Hunkaar Rally is historic and will script a new chapter in history of India

Published By : Admin | October 27, 2013 | 16:18 IST
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The BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Shri Narendra Modi addressed the historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan on the afternoon of Sunday 27th October 2013. Shri Modi described the rally historic and one that will script a new chapter in the history of India in the years to come. Narendra Modi ji came down heavily against those forces who divide the nation of the lines of caste and creed and said that a poor Hindu and poor Muslim do not want to fight each other but they want to fight poverty. Shri Modi echoed the demand of the Bihar BJP for a Rs. 50,000 crore special package for Bihar and also told the people that even if the Centre does not give, it is only a matter of 200 more days when he will get the opportunity to give back the love the people have showered on him during the Hunkaar Rally. Modi ji categorically stated that the nation wants change and that the more the people will throw dirt on the BJP and him, the more the Lotus will shine. During his speech Shri Narendra Modi lauded the performance of the BJP Ministers who served during the BJP-JD(U) coalition from 2005 till 2013.

Shri Narendra Modi exposed the opportunist and hypocritical politics of the Bihar Chief Minister. He said, “The Chief Minister is my friend. People ask why did he leave BJP but I say- those who left JP, what is BJP for them! Those who consider themselves disciples of Lohia have stabbed him in the back by going by trying to get close with the Congress. JP and Lohia ji will never forgive their actions.” Modi ji compared the warmth displayed towards the Bihar Chief Minister on his visit to Gujarat as compared to his actions towards BJP leaders.

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Modi ji recalled that 13 years ago the strength of the BJP was double than that of the JD(U) and other parties but the aim was to rid Bihar of Jungle Raj, which is why the BJP offered the Chief Ministership to the current Chief Minister when it was larger party. “In a week the Government fell but it was our effort to free Bihar of Jungle Raj and we accepted his leadership.” Modi ji also said that he withstood every possible insult only so that Jungle Raj does not return to Bihar but the intentions of the Bihar Chief Minister were never good and now his friends are telling him to join hands with the Congress so that he can become the Prime Minister. “He (the Bihar Chief Minister) has not betrayed the BJP. He has betrayed the people of Bihar. He has betrayed you all,” Shri Modi avowed.

In his speech Shri Modi did not even spare the Congress leaders for their misgovernance and misleading the people of India. Referring to theanger of the Congress leaders on Shri Modi calling the Congress Vice President Shahzaada (Prince), Shri Modi said, “If you feel bad on being called a Shahzaada then the nation also feels bad at your dynastic politics. Stop this dynastic politics and you will not be called Shahzaada.”

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

The BJP’s PM candidate opined that the 4 biggest enemies of democracy are dynasty, caste politics, communal politics and opportunism and that all these evils are present in the rulers of Bihar and the UPA in the Centre. He questioned the Congress on their promise to bring prices down, failure to clean the Ganga and their inability to complete 80% of the works promised in the Common Minimum Programme. Shri Modi questioned what the Congress leaders knew about poverty and added that they are neither bothered about the famers nor the poor. Modi ji shared that coming from a poor family who experienced poverty and even sold tea in trains, he knew more about the poor than other leaders and Railway Ministers who pay lip service to the poor. Modi ji questioned the statement of a Bihar Minister that people join the army to die. The Minister had made the statement in the wake of Jawans from Bihar being beheaded by Pakistan. He came down on the Bihar Government for their failure in the 20 Point Programme and the fact that despite having a larger Muslim population, Muslims are not availing of the Haj benefit because they lack the money to do so in Bihar.

Shri Modi also took on the attitude of select leaders towards Muslims and shared a vision for inclusive development of all communities. He shared that the two fastest growing districts in Gujarat, Kutch and Bharuch have significant Muslim population.

He profusely thanked the people of Bihar for the very warm welcome at the Hunkaar Rally and talked at length about the glorious culture of Bihar through history. Modi ji even talked in the various local languages of Bihar as the audience gave a thundering applause.

BJP National President Shri Rajnath Singh, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Shri Arun Jaitley, former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sushil Modi, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, former Minister in the Bihar Cabinet, Shri Shahnawaz Hussain, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Dr. CP Thakur, Shri Shatrughan Sinha were among the dignitaries present at the Hunkaar Rally.

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

Narendra Modi addresses historic Hunkaar Rally at Patna

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Andhra Pradesh Governor Syed Abdul Nazir Ji, the popular Chief Minister of this state, my dear friend Chandrababu Naidu Garu, my colleagues in the Union Cabinet, K. Rammohan Naidu Ji, Prataprao Jadhav Ji, Chandrashekhar Ji, Bhupati Raju Srinivas Verma Ji, the state's Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Garu, other dignitaries and my dear brothers and sisters! Namaskar to all of you!

Best wishes to everyone in the country and across the world on International Yoga Day. Today, for the 11th time, the whole world is doing yoga together on 21 June. Yoga simply means to connect and it is wonderful to see how yoga has connected the whole world. When I look back at the journey of yoga over the past decade, I remember many things. The day when India proposed in the United Nations that 21 June be recognised as International Yoga Day and then in the shortest time 175 countries of the world stood with our proposal. Such solidarity and support are not a common occurrence in today's world. This was not just support for a proposal, it was a collective effort of the world for the good of humanity. Today, after 11 years, we see that yoga has become a part of the lifestyle of millions of people around the world. I feel proud when I see that our Divyang friends read Yoga Shastras in Braille, scientists do yoga in space, young friends in villages participate in Yoga Olympiad. Look here, a very wonderful yoga program is going on in all the Navy ships. Be it the steps of the Sydney Opera House, or the peak of Everest, or the expanse of the ocean, the message everywhere is the same – Yoga belongs to all, and is for all. Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, beyond backgrounds, beyond age or ability.

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Friends,

Today I am happy that we all are in Visakhapatnam. This city is a confluence of both nature and progress. The people here have organised this event so well. I congratulate Chandrababu Naidu Garu and Pawan Kalyan Garu, under your leadership Andhra Pradesh took a great initiative of YogAndhra Abhiyan. I would also like to specially praise the efforts of Nara Lokesh Garu. How should be the social celebration of yoga, how should every section of the society be connected, he has shown this in the YogAndhra campaign of the last one and a half months, and for this brother Lokesh deserves many congratulations. And I would also like to tell my countrymen that the work done by Lokesh brother should be seen as an example of how such opportunities can be taken deeply to the social level.

Friends,

I have been told that more than two crore people are associated with the YogAndhra campaign. This is the spirit of public participation which is the main basis of developed India. When the public itself comes forward and takes up a campaign, owns a goal, then no one can stop us from achieving that goal. This good will of the people and your efforts are visible everywhere in this event.

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Friends,

The theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’. This theme reflects a deep truth. The health of every entity on Earth is interconnected. Human well-being depends on the health of the soil that grows our food, on the rivers that give us water, on the health of the animals that share our eco-systems, on the plants that nourish us. Yoga awakens us to this inter-connected-ness. Yoga leads us on a journey towards oneness with the world. It teaches us that we are not isolated individuals but part of nature. Initially we learn to take good care of our own health and wellness. Gradually, our care and concern extend to our environment, society and planet. Yoga is a great personal discipline. At the same time, it is a system that takes us from Me to We.

Friends,

This sentiment of ‘Me to We’ is the essence of the soul of India. When a person thinks about the society above his own interests, only then the entire humanity is benefited. Indian culture teaches us, सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, that is, the welfare of all is my duty. This journey from ‘Me’ to ‘We’ is the basis of service, dedication and co-existence. This thinking promotes social harmony.

Friends,

Unfortunately, today the entire world is going through some kind of tension. Unrest and instability are increasing in many areas. In such a situation, yoga gives us direction to peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe to balance to become whole gain.

I would like to make a request to the world community on this important occasion. Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity 2.O, where Inner Peace becomes Global Policy. Where yoga is not just a personal practice but becomes a medium of global partnership. Where every country, every society makes yoga a part of lifestyle and public policy. Where we together give impetus to a peaceful, balanced and sustainable world. Where yoga takes the world from conflict to cooperation and from tension to solution.

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Friends,

To spread yoga in the world, India is further strengthening the science of yoga through modern research. Major medical institutions of the country are engaged in research on yoga. It is our endeavour to ensure that the scientific nature of yoga finds a place in the modern medical system. We are also encouraging evidence-based therapy in the field of yoga in the country's medical and research institutions. AIIMS, Delhi has also done very good work in this direction. AIIMS research has revealed that yoga plays an important role in the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders and in women's health and mental well-being.

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Friends,

The mantra of yoga and wellness is also being promoted through the National Ayush Mission. Digital technology has also played a big role in this. Through the Yoga Portal and YogAndhra Portal, more than 10 lakh events have been registered across the country. Today, events are being organised at so many places in every corner of the country. This also shows how much the scope of yoga is expanding.

Friends,

We all know that today the mantra of Heal in India is also becoming very popular in the world. India is becoming the best destination for healing for the world. Yoga also has a big role in this. I am happy that a Common Yoga Protocol has been created for yoga. More than 6.5 lakh trained volunteers of Yoga Certification Board, 10-day yoga module in about 130 recognized institutes and medical colleges, many such efforts are creating a holistic ecosystem. Trained yoga teachers are being deployed in our Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country. Special e-AYUSH visas are being given so that people from all over the world can benefit from this wellness ecosystem of India.

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Friends,

Today on Yoga Day, I would like to draw everyone's attention towards obesity once again. Increasing obesity is a big challenge for the whole world. I had also discussed this in detail in Mann Ki Baat programme. For this, I had also started a challenge to reduce 10 percent oil in our food. I once again appeal to the countrymen and people across the world to join this challenge. We need to spread awareness on how we can reduce oil consumption in our food by at least 10 percent. Reducing oil consumption, avoiding unhealthy diet and doing yoga is the key to better fitness.

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Friends,

Let us together make Yoga a mass movement. A movement that takes the world towards peace, health and harmony. Where every person starts the day with yoga and finds balance in life. Where every society is connected to yoga and is free from stress. Where yoga becomes a medium to bind humanity together. And where 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' becomes a global resolution. Once again, while congratulating the leadership of Andhra, congratulating the people of Andhra and congratulating the yoga practitioners and yoga lovers spread across the world, I wish you all a very Happy International Yoga Day. Thank you!