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In his interaction with the SC/ST, OBC, Minority and Slum Morcha of the Karnataka BJP through the ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App’, the Prime Minister said that they had a paramount role in connecting directly with people and furthering the party’s reach. Noting that the BJP had the maximum number of MPs from the SC, ST, OBC and minorities communities, he appreciated them for their efforts.

Stating that the BJP’s guiding principle was that of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s Antyodaya, he urged the members to further the reach of the party’s initiatives among the weaker sections. Remembering Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Shri Modi remarked that welfare of each and every community was the BJP’s commitment.

Shri Modi also highlighted Jyotiba Phule’s contribution to fight social injustice with two weapons- education sand women empowerment. Referring to Kabir Das and Ravidas, he said that their efforts to fight social injustice were inspirational and continues to show us the way.

Prime Minister Modi attacked the Congress for humiliating Dr. Ambedkar stating that until they were in power, they did not even confer Bharat Ratna to Dr. Ambedkar. Prime Minister Modi also stated that the BJP was working on developing Panchteerth of Baba Saheb Ambedkar. “Taking inspiration from all the great saints, today we are trying to fulfill Baba Saheb's dream of powerful and prosperous nation”, he remarked.

PM Modi also took questions from the SC/ST, OBC and Slum Morcha and spoke at length about several welfare measures being undertaken to uplift them.

Highlighting several initiatives being undertaken by the BJP-led NDA Government at Centre, Shri Modi said that in 2015 the Government strengthened the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and increased the offences listed in the Act from 22 to 47 to empower the weaker sections. He said that Stand up and Mudra Yojanas were helping to make SC/ST, OBC and women financially empowered.

Attacking the Congress for not letting the OBC Commission a Constitutional Status in Parliament, he said that they were only involved in vote-bank politics and never cared about empowering the weaker sections.

Shri Modi also spoke about how India was rapidly growing. He mentioned that under the NDA Government, India was the second largest steel manufacturer in the world, second largest mobile phone manufacturer and fourth largest automobile manufacturer. He also noted several initiatives being undertaken by the Centre like Smart Cities, Amrut and connecting the waterways.

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Prime Minister greets devotees and participants of Matua Dharma Mela
March 16, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted all the devotees and participants of the Matua Dharma Mela. This special occasion is associated with the Jayanti of Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur Ji. “I offer my humble Pranams to him. His thoughts and teachings continue to give strength and hope to several people. They awakened a powerful movement for dignity, equality and devotion. He inspired generations to walk the path of righteousness, harmony and collective upliftment”, Shri Modi stated.

The Prime Minister remarked that the rich and vibrant traditions of Matua culture reflect a deep spiritual strength and an unbreakable commitment to equality. It significantly enriches the social fabric of our nation. “Over the past decade, our Government has been deeply committed to the welfare, empowerment and dignity of the Matua community”, Shri Modi said.

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“My heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all devotees and participants of the Matua Dharma Mela.

This special occasion is associated with the Jayanti of Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur Ji. I offer my humble Pranams to him. His thoughts and teachings continue to give strength and hope to several people. They awakened a powerful movement for dignity, equality and devotion. He inspired generations to walk the path of righteousness, harmony and collective upliftment.

The rich and vibrant traditions of the Matua culture reflect a deep spiritual strength and an unbreakable commitment to equality. It significantly enriches the social fabric of our nation. Over the past decade, our Government has been deeply committed to the welfare, empowerment and dignity of the Matua community.” 

 

“মতুয়া ধর্মমেলায় আগত সমস্ত ভক্ত এবং অংশগ্রহণকারীদের জানাই আমার আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও অভিনন্দন।

এই বিশেষ তিথিটি পূর্ণ ব্রহ্ম শ্রী শ্রী হরিচাঁদ ঠাকুরজির জয়ন্তীর সঙ্গে যুক্ত। আমি তাঁকে আমার সশ্রদ্ধ প্রণাম নিবেদন করছি। তাঁর আদর্শ এবং শিক্ষা আজও অগণিত মানুষকে শক্তি ও আশার আলো দিয়ে চলেছে এবং সম্মান, সাম্য ও ভক্তির এক শক্তিশালী আন্দোলনের জন্ম ঘটিয়েছে। তিনি প্রজন্ম থেকে প্রজন্মান্তরকে ন্যায়ের পথ, সম্প্রীতি এবং সমষ্টিগত উন্নয়নের পথে চলার অনুপ্রেরণা জুগিয়েছেন।

মতুয়া সংস্কৃতির এই সমৃদ্ধ এবং প্রাণবন্ত ঐতিহ্য এক গভীর আধ্যাত্মিক শক্তি এবং সাম্যের প্রতি অটুট অঙ্গীকারকে প্রতিফলিত করে। এটি আমাদের দেশের সামাজিক কাঠামোকে উল্লেখযোগ্যভাবে সমৃদ্ধ করেছে। গত এক দশকে, আমাদের সরকার মতুয়া সম্প্রদায়ের কল্যাণ, ক্ষমতায়ন এবং মর্যাদার প্রতি সম্পূর্ণ দায়বদ্ধ থেকে কাজ করে চলেছে।”