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PM Modi interacted with spirited women karyakartas of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Bihar as part of the “Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot” outreach initiative. The interaction was marked by warmth, humour, and conviction as PM Modi hailed the vital role of women in strengthening democracy and steering India towards a Viksit Bharat.

Opening the interaction, PM Modi thanked the karyakartas for their tireless grassroots work and said that “Bihar’s women have always been the strongest force behind social change.” He emphasised that the “double-engine government” had prioritised women-led development through initiatives such as Ujjwala Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission, which have empowered women to become decision-makers within their homes and communities.

Recalling the dark days of “Jungle Raj”, PM Modi urged the karyakartas to remind voters, especially first-time voters of how lawlessness, corruption and fear had once defined Bihar. He said that today’s peaceful and development-oriented Bihar is a testament to the vision and commitment of the BJP-led government. “Those who once pushed Bihar into darkness are now talking about women’s safety and rights. Their record speaks for itself,” he said.

During the interaction, women karyakartas from across districts shared personal stories of change from better sanitation and clean drinking water to financial independence through self-help groups and Mudra loans. One worker from Gaya narrated how her family’s life transformed after receiving a PM Awas home, while another from Siwan spoke about the benefits of digital payments and Jan Dhan accounts. PM Modi lauded their spirit, saying, “It is women who have turned government schemes into people’s movements.”

The PM humorously remarked that the opposition alliance in Bihar was not a “gathbandhan” but a “gharbandhan” - a club of families protecting their dynasties. He urged the karyakartas to expose their hypocrisy and ensure that every voter knows how BJP’s governance model has put the aam naari at the centre of policy.

Reaffirming his message of “Pehle Matdaan, Phir Jalpaan,” PM Modi called upon the women of Bihar to lead by example and make every booth strong. “Every booth where women take charge becomes the strongest pillar of democracy,” he said.

Concluding the session, PM Modi expressed confidence that Bihar’s women will play a decisive role in the nation’s progress. “The women of Bihar are not just the beneficiaries of transformation—they are its architects,” he said, inspiring the Mahila Morcha to carry forward the message of empowerment, integrity, and service to every doorstep.

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January 28, 2026
CEOs express strong confidence in India’s growth trajectory
CEOs express keen interest in expanding their business presence in India
PM says India will play decisive role in the global energy demand-supply balance
PM highlights investment potential of around USD 100 billion in exploration and production, citing investor-friendly policy reforms introduced by the government
PM calls for innovation, collaboration, and deeper partnerships, across the entire energy value chain

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with CEOs of the global energy sector as part of the ongoing India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today.

During the interaction, the CEOs expressed strong confidence in India’s growth trajectory. They conveyed their keen interest in expanding and deepening their business presence in India, citing policy stability, reform momentum, and long-term demand visibility.

Welcoming the CEOs, Prime Minister said that these roundtables have emerged as a key platform for industry-government alignment. He emphasized that direct feedback from global industry leaders helps refine policy frameworks, address sectoral challenges more effectively, and strengthen India’s position as an attractive investment destination.

Highlighting India’s robust economic momentum, Prime Minister stated that India is advancing rapidly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy and will play a decisive role in the global energy demand-supply balance.

Prime Minister drew attention to significant investment opportunities in India’s energy sector. He highlighted an investment potential of around USD 100 billion in exploration and production, citing investor-friendly policy reforms introduced by the government. He also underscored the USD 30 billion opportunity in Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG). In addition, he outlined large-scale opportunities across the broader energy value chain, including gas-based economy, refinery–petrochemical integration, and maritime and shipbuilding.

Prime Minister observed that while the global energy landscape is marked by uncertainty, it also presents immense opportunity. He called for innovation, collaboration, and deeper partnerships, reiterating that India stands ready as a reliable and trusted partner across the entire energy value chain.

The high-level roundtable saw participation from 27 CEOs and senior corporate dignitaries representing leading global and Indian energy companies and institutions, including TotalEnergies, BP, Vitol, HD Hyundai, HD KSOE, Aker, LanzaTech, Vedanta, International Energy Forum (IEF), Excelerate, Wood Mackenzie, Trafigura, Staatsolie, Praj, ReNew, and MOL, among others. The interaction was also attended by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Suresh Gopi and senior officials of the Ministry.