Shri Modi addresses 8 public meetings across various places in Gujarat

Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, which Mrs. Sonia Gandhi heads wrote in a report that Gujarat is the fastest growing state in India. Out of all awards given by the Centre in various spheres 60% have been won by Gujarat. On the other hand Mrs. Sonia Gandhi is spreading lies that there is no development in Gujarat: Shri Modi

Shilanyas for Sardar Sarovar Project was done by Pandit Nehru and for 26 years nothing happened. Mrs. Indira Gandhi did not do anything on the file for 9 years. Because of Congress a project costing Rs. 6000 crore costs Rs. 56,000 crore today: Shri Modi

Congress has so much money, they do not know where to spend it. That is why so many times you see- Disha Badlo, Dasha Badlo on TV: CM

Mrs. Sonia Gandhi was trying to reap political dividends in the name of Tribal communities but Congress Governments failed to provide even drinking water to them: Shri Modi

Congress says ‘Modi privatizing education’ but in their many years in power they did not create any facilities for child for children of Tribal communities in the Umargam to Ambaji stretch to study science at Class XII level: Shri Modi

Congress may spend lots and lots of money but the hardwork & sweat of our Karyakartas will overcome that: Shri Modi

 

 

On the evening of Saturday 8th December 2012 Shri Narendra Modi addressed 8 public meetings in various parts of Gujarat. Shri Modi spoke at Ahwa (Dang District), Vansda (Navsari district), Vapi (Valsad district), Gariyadhar (Bhavnagar district), Talala (Junagadh district), Lalpur (Jamnagar district), Kalol and Mansa (Gandhinagar district). Puncturing the lies spread by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi while campaigning in Gujarat, Shri Modi said that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation that she herself heads wrote in a report that Gujarat is the fastest growing state in India. “If you do not have faith in the foundation you head, look to Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Government. Out of the awards given by the Centre in various spheres, 60% of them have been won by Gujarat. Still you mislead the people!” he strongly affirmed.

 

 

CM decimates lies spread by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi on Narmada Dam issue

Responding to the canard spread by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi on the Narmada issue Shri Modi pointed out that the Shilanyas of the Sardar Sarovar Project was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru but for 26 years nothing happened. Mrs. Indira Gandhi did not do anything about the project for 9 years and it was due to the Congress that a project costing Rs. 6000 crore now costs Rs. 56,000 crore. He said that the UPA is not allowing the Gujarat Government to put gates and he had to fast against the Centre on the issue of the height of the dam.

 

Why didn’t Mrs. Sonia Gandhi say a word on price rise in Gujarat?

The Chief Minister question why Mrs. Sonia Gandhi could not say a word for the women of Gujarat, on the issue of price rise that is affected many people. “You do not know what it is when in the homes of the poor the children have to sleep hungry!” he stated.

Continuing his attack on the lies of the Congress and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Shri Modi commented, “Sonia Ben talking about farmers does not suit you. Your Government has ruined Gujarat’s farmers.” He spoke at length about the cotton export ban that was enforced by the UPA and shared that this ban was enforced when prices were at the highest and this could have brought great profits to the farmers. “The cotton farmer of Gujarat will teach the Congress a lesson,” he avowed. He also pointed out that the Gujarat Government has left no stone unturned to work for the interests of the farmers and shared that in 2001 cotton production in Gujarat was 23 lakh bales whereas it has increased to 1 crore 23 lakh bales in a period of 20 years.

 

 

Congress has too much money & don’t know what to do with it!

Shri Modi said that the Congress has lots of money and they do not know what to do with it, which is why so many times a day they are giving advertisements of ‘Disha Badlo, Dasha Badlo’ on TV. Giving an example that that the Congress has no issue in the election, he pointed out that in South Gujarat Mrs. Gandhi said her mother-in-law came to this area 30 years ago and because you supported her, you must support us. He also asked if Mrs. Sonia Gandhi did anything else except abuse him and questioned if she saying anything on what they will do for farmers or for Gujarat’s development.

 

Mrs. Sonia Gandhi was trying to reap political dividends in the name of tribal communities but Congress failed to provide even drinking water to them

The Chief Minster talked at length about the injustice to the Tribal communities at the hands of the Congress Party. Responding to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi’s statement that it was the Congress that made a Chief Minister from the Tribal community, Shri Modi asked how many times did that Chief Minister visit Tribal areas while he was CM?

He said that the Congress is trying to reap political dividends in the name of Tribals but questioned why they could not even build facilities for children of Tribal communities to study science at the Class XII level when they were in power! He affirmed that the Gujarat Government in committed to ensure the well being of the state’s Tribal communities.

 

Shri Modi attacks Congress President’s statement on law and order situation in Gujarat

While campaigning in Gujarat Mrs. Sonia Gandhi had made remarks about the law & order situation in Gujarat. Shri Modi not only demolished this lie and asked Mrs. Sonia Gandhi to compare the law and order situation with that in Delhi, where women do not find it safe to venture out after sunset.

Expressing confidence about a BJP win, the Chief Minister declared “Congress may spend lots and lots of money but the hardwork & sweat of our Karyakartas will overcome that!”A large number of people gathered to hear Shri Modi’s inspiring words.

 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi, earlier today. The three-day Conference was held in Pusa, Delhi from 26 to 28 December, 2025.

Prime Minister observed that this conference marks another decisive step in strengthening the spirit of cooperative federalism and deepening Centre-State partnership to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Prime Minister emphasised that Human Capital comprising knowledge, skills, health and capabilities is the fundamental driver of economic growth and social progress and must be developed through a coordinated Whole-of-Government approach.

The Conference included discussions around the overarching theme of ‘Human Capital for Viksit Bharat’. Highlighting India's demographic advantage, the Prime Minister stated that nearly 70 percent of the population is in the working-age group, creating a unique historical opportunity which, when combined with economic progress, can significantly accelerate India's journey towards Viksit Bharat.

Prime Minister said that India has boarded the “Reform Express”, driven primarily by the strength of its young population, and empowering this demographic remains the government’s key priority. Prime Minister noted that the Conference is being held at a time when the country is witnessing next-generation reforms and moving steadily towards becoming a major global economic power.

He further observed that Viksit Bharat is synonymous with quality and excellence and urged all stakeholders to move beyond average outcomes. Emphasising quality in governance, service delivery and manufacturing, the Prime Minister stated that the label "Made in India' must become a symbol of excellence and global competitiveness.

Prime Minister emphasised the need to strengthen Aatmanirbharta, stating that India must pursue self-reliance with zero defect in products and minimal environmental impact, making the label 'Made in India' synonymous with quality and strengthen our commitment to 'Zero Effect, Zero Defect.’ He urged the Centre and States to jointly identify 100 products for domestic manufacturing to reduce import dependence and strengthen economic resilience in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Prime Minister emphasised the need to map skill demand at the State and global levels to better design skill development strategies. In higher education too, he suggested that there is a need for academia and industry to work together to create high quality talent.

For livelihoods of youth, Prime Minister observed that tourism can play a huge role. He highlighted that India has a rich heritage and history with a potential to be among the top global tourist destinations. He urged the States to prepare a roadmap for creating at least one global level tourist destination and nourishing an entire tourist ecosystem.

PM Modi said that it is important to align the Indian national sports calendar with the global sports calendar. India is working to host the 2036 Olympics. India needs to prepare infrastructure and sports ecosystem at par with global standards. He observed that young kids should be identified, nurtured and trained to compete at that time. He urged the States that the next 10 years must be invested in them, only then will India get desired results in such sports events. Organising and promoting sports events and tournaments at local and district level and keeping data of players will create a vibrant sports environment.

PM Modi said that soon India would be launching the National Manufacturing Mission (NMM). Every State must give this top priority and create infrastructure to attract global companies. He further said that it included Ease of Doing Business, especially with respect to land, utilities and social infrastructure. He also called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and strengthen the services sector. In the services sector, PM Modi said that there should be greater emphasis on other areas like Healthcare, education, transport, tourism, professional services, AI, etc. to make India a Global Services Giant.

Prime Minister also emphasized that as India aspires to be the food basket of the world, we need to shift to high value agriculture, dairy, fisheries, with a focus on exports. He pointed out that the PM Dhan Dhanya Scheme has identified 100 districts with lower productivity. Similarly, in learning outcomes States must identify the lowest 100 districts and must work on addressing the issues around the low indicators.

PM also urged the States to use Gyan Bharatam Mission for digitization of manuscripts. He said that States may start a Abhiyan to digitize such manuscripts available in States. Once these manuscripts are digitized, Al can be used for synthesizing the wisdom and knowledge available.

Prime Minister noted that the Conference reflects India’s tradition of collective thinking and constructive policy dialogue, and that the Chief Secretaries Conference, institutionalised by the Government of India, has become an effective platform for collective deliberation.

Prime Minister emphasised that States should work in tandem with the discussions and decisions emerging from both the Chief Secretaries and the DGPs Conferences to strengthen governance and implementation.

Prime Minister suggested that similar conferences could be replicated at the departmental level to promote a national perspective among officers and improve governance outcomes in pursuit of Viksit Bharat.

Prime Minister also said that all States and UTs must prepare capacity building plan along with the Capacity Building Commission. He said that use of Al in governance and awareness on cyber security is need of the hour. States and Centre have to put emphasis on cyber security for the security of every citizen.

Prime Minister said that the technology can provide secure and stable solutions through our entire life cycle. There is a need to utilise technology to bring about quality in governance.

In the conclusion, Prime Minister said that every State must create 10-year actionable plans based on the discussions of this Conference with 1, 2, 5 and 10 year target timelines wherein technology can be utilised for regular monitoring.

The three-day Conference emphasised on special themes which included Early Childhood Education; Schooling; Skilling; Higher Education; and Sports and Extracurricular Activities recognising their role in building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready workforce.

Discussion during the Conference

The discussions during the Conference reflected the spirit of Team India, where the Centre and States came together with a shared commitment to transform ideas into action. The deliberations emphasised the importance of ensuring time-bound implementation of agreed outcomes so that the vision of Viksit Bharat translates into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. The sessions provided a comprehensive assessment of the current situation, key challenges and possible solutions across priority areas related to human capital development.

The Conference also facilitated focused deliberations over meals on Heritage & Manuscript Preservation and Digitisation; and Ayush for All with emphasis on integrating knowledge in primary healthcare delivery.

The deliberations also emphasised the importance of effective delivery, citizen-centric governance and outcome-oriented implementation to ensure that development initiatives translate into measurable on-ground impact. The discussions highlighted the need to strengthen institutional capacity, improve inter-departmental coordination and adopt data-driven monitoring frameworks to enhance service delivery. Focus was placed on simplifying processes, leveraging technology and ensuring last-mile reach so that benefits of development reach every citizen in a timely, transparent and inclusive manner, in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat.

The Conference featured a series of special sessions that enabled focused deliberations on cross-cutting and emerging priorities. These sessions examined policy pathways and best practices on Deregulation in States, Technology in Governance: Opportunities, Risks & Mitigation; AgriStack for Smart Supply Chain & Market Linkages; One State, One World Class Tourist Destination; Aatmanirbhar Bharat & Swadeshi; and Plans for a post-Left Wing Extremism future. The discussions highlighted the importance of cooperative federalism, replication of successful State-level initiatives and time-bound implementation to translate deliberations into measurable outcomes.

The Conference was attended by Chief Secretaries, senior officials of all States/Union Territories, domain experts and senior officers in the centre.