Mera Saansad
Search Search
English language

Shri Narendra Modi appointed Chairman of BJP’s 2014 Lok Sabha Election Campaign Committee

Published By : Admin | June 9, 2013 | 15:57 IST
"Top BJP leaders congratulate Shri Modi"
"CM thanks BJP leaders and Karyakartas for reposing faith in him"
"Shri Modi speaks to Shri LK Advani on the phone and receives his blessings"

Gandhinagar 9th June, 2013: Shri Narendra Modi was appointed as the Chairman of the 2014 Lok Sabha Election Campaign Committee of the BJP today. The announcement was made by BJP National President Shri Rajnath Singh during the Party National Executive Meeting of the Party. Shri Rajnath Singh was flanked by the top leadership of the party including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Shri Arun Jaitley, former BJP President Shri Venkaiah Naidu among others. Goa Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar was also present.

Shortly after the announcement, Shri Modi Tweeted, “Senior leaders have reposed faith in me. We will leave no stone unturned for Congress Mukt Bharat Nirman. Thanks for support & blessings.”Shri Modi called up senior BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister of India Shri LK Advani and the senior leader blessed Shri Modi. Shri Modi wrote on Twitter, “Spoke to Advani ji on the phone. He gave me his blessings. Honoured and extremely grateful to receive his blessings.”

Shri Rajnath Singh Tweeted, “I have appointed Shri Narendra Modi as the Chairman of BJP Election Campaign Committee.” Former BJP President Shri Nitin Gadkari affirmed that the party will do well under Shri Modi’s leadership.

Wishes poured in from all sides to wish Shri Modi on this new responsibility by the party. Sushma Swaraj, senior BJP leader, said on microblogging site Twitter, "BJP President Shri Raj Nath Singh ji has appointed Shri Narendra Modi Chairman of BJP Election Campaign Committee. I wish him all the best in this mission." Senior BJP leader and former Finance Minister and Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha said “He has no match in the Congress party or elsewhere.” BJP leader, Arun Jaitley said, "It is not only an overwhelming consensus among the leaders but there is a near unanimous view among the cadres that you have to give a special responsibility to a person who is perceived as highly popular and inspirational leader.”

Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tweeted, “I congratulate Shri Narendra Modi on being appointed as the chief of BJP’s campaign committee. We shall collectively ensure BJP’s victory.” Goa Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar congratulated Shri Modi and described this appointment as a step in the positive direction. He said that everybody wanted this in the party and that there was clapping for five minutes after Shri Modi’s name was announced.

Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal described Modi’s elevation as “A master stroke and a knock-out punch against a staggering UPA government and Congress party.” He added that “his (Modi’s) clarity of ideas on development and governance and his highly impressive record as a mass-mobiliser and crowd-puller are great assets for the BJP and allies.”

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh told PTI over phone from Panaji, "I congratulate Modiji for his selection. The party will win 2014 general elections with thumping victory under his guidance." He added that “"A number of youths are already associated with Modiji. This decision will also bring thousands of other youths from across the country closer to him."

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa greeted 'good friend' and her Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi on his elevation as BJP's election campaign committee chief. Addressing reporters she said “Politically I do not think it would be proper for me to make a comment on what has happened in another party, but at a personal level, Modi is a very good friend of mine, I have high regard for him as an able administrator. My good wishes are always with him whether he wins election in Gujarat or achieves an elevation in his own party. I'm happy for him."

Social media too was abuzz with congratulatory wishes for Shri Modi.

(Taken from TV News and Twitter handles, particularly ANI)

BJP Vice President and Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat Smt. Smriti Irani stated that this step taken by the party is a decisive step towards the victory of the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Expressing a similar sentiment, Lok Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh Shri Anurag Thakur said that the people are looking at Shri Modi with hope and that the BJP will emerge victorious in the 2014 Elections.

Shri Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP leader and former Union Minister pointed out that Shri Modi’s performance in Gujarat has been commendable and that he would surely help the BJP in winning the upcoming elections. He Tweeted, “I Congratulate Modi ji on being appointed Chief of BJP Campaign Committee. BJP cadre will work with full energy to ensure BJP victory in 2014.” BJP leader from Bihar Shri Rameshwar Chaurasia expressed confidence that under Shri Modi’s leadership the BJP would win over 300 seats.

The head of the BJP unit in Andhra Pradesh and MLA Shri Kishan Reddy wrote on Twitter, “I congratulate Sri Narendra Modi for his appointment as the head of BJP Election Campaign Committee.” Shri Reddy also went on to say that he had a fruitful discussion with Shri Modi on various issues and even invited him to Andhra Pradesh. BJP treasurer Shri Piyush Goyal posted a photo where he congratulated Shri Modi after Shri Modi was appointed to chair the panel on the 2014 Elections.

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and President of Shiromani Akali Dal Sukhbir Singh Badal said, “As Narendra Modi has been made Chairman of Poll Campaign Committee of BJP, the biggest alliance partner of NDA, it (the decision) would be catalytic in NDA's victory march in 2014 elections."

Yog Guru, Baba Ramdev welcoming the decision told reporters in Haridwar, “This is a step in the right direction. He he is the only leader who can rid the country of Congress' corrupt rule." On a similar note VHP Chief Ashok Singhal welcoming Narendra Modi’s appointment as BJP’s campaign committee head said “the party has honoured the sentiments of the entire country by appointing the Gujarat Chief Minister to the post”.

Login or Register to add your comment
Explore More
Today, the entire country and entire world is filled with the spirit of Bhagwan Shri Ram: PM Modi at Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya

Popular Speeches

Today, the entire country and entire world is filled with the spirit of Bhagwan Shri Ram: PM Modi at Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya
View All
India identifies 102 GWp floating solar potential, eyes new push for reservoir-based projects

Media Coverage

India identifies 102 GWp floating solar potential, eyes new push for reservoir-based projects
View All
NM on the go

Nm on the go

Always be the first to hear from the PM. Get the App Now!
Download App
...
PM chairs 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
June 11, 2026
Vision of Viksit Bharat should become the collective resolve of every State, district, block and village: PM
PM calls India's 70 crore youth its asset, urges States to transform this Demographic dividend into Development dividend
PM encourages States to create opportunities for youth and MSMEs and actively attract investments from countries with which India has signed FTAs
States to strengthen ODOP and leverage opportunities in defence manufacturing: PM
PM emphasizes that AI should be viewed as an opportunity and people should be equipped with future ready skills
PM highlights the need for coordinated efforts to address emerging social challenges such as drug abuse and cyber fraud
PM draws attention to concerns arising from El Niño and urges States to conserve water and promote natural farming
CMs/LGs/Administrators congratulate PM Modi on completing 12 years in office
States express solidarity with the Centre to withstand the global geo-political crisis and to strengthen India’s resilience
All States and 5 UTs attend meeting; first time when CMs of all 28 States participate
Theme of meeting : Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, earlier today. This year’s theme was Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047. It was attended by Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors and Administrators representing 28 States and 5 UTs. This was the first time when Chief Ministers of all 28 States participated in the Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog.

Prime Minister noted that at a time when many major economies are facing uncertainty and economic challenges, India’s growth story continues to inspire the world. He emphasized the need to further strengthen the nation’s resolve towards self-reliance and highlighted the importance of adopting and implementing global best practices, particularly in the renewable energy sector.

Underscoring the importance of cooperative federalism, Prime Minister stated that the Centre and the States must work together to achieve the goal of a Viksit Bharat. He stressed that the vision of Viksit Bharat should become the collective resolve of every State, district, block and village.

Highlighting the strength of India’s demographic profile, Prime Minister observed that the country’s youth constitute its greatest asset, with nearly 70 crore Indians below the age of 25 years. Calling this a demographic dividend, he urged States to focus on transforming it into a development dividend through education, skilling and capacity-building initiatives that prepare young people for future opportunities and challenges.

Referring to India’s recently concluded trade agreements with several countries, Prime Minister encouraged States to create opportunities for youth and MSMEs and to equip stakeholders to effectively leverage the benefits arising from these agreements. He also urged States to actively attract investments from partner countries.

Emphasizing women-led development, Prime Minister called upon States to work towards increasing the number of Lakhpati Didis from 3 crore to 6 crore and stressed the importance of ensuring a safe and secure environment for Nari Shakti.

Prime Minister urged States to focus on One District One Product (ODOP) initiatives and develop export-oriented strategies around it. He also identified defence manufacturing as an emerging sector where India is establishing a distinct identity and encouraged States to formulate policies to leverage the opportunities arising from its growth.

Prime Minister highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to address emerging social challenges such as drug abuse and cyber fraud through preventive measures, awareness campaigns and effective governance.

Prime Minister also drew attention to concerns arising from El Niño conditions and appealed to States to promote water conservation and encourage natural and organic farming practices. He noted that the purchase of 11 lakh tonnes of organic manure by farmers during the current Kharif season reflected growing confidence in sustainable agriculture.

Prime Minister emphasized the need to evaluate progress at the district level, particularly through aspirational district parameters. Prime Minister suggested that on similar lines, 100 districts should be identified in the field of agriculture to bring positive results. He urged the States to take lead in this pursuit so that a phenomenal change can be achieved through the aspirational approach.

Prime Minister emphasised the need for a monitoring framework and targeted 100-day and five-year goals towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Highlighting the importance of good governance, transparency, and infrastructure for attracting investment, he urged States to focus on branding, ease of doing business, and emerging opportunities in sectors such as data centres and artificial intelligence. He emphasized that AI should be viewed as an opportunity and called for greater efforts to equip people with the skills required for the future economy.

The Chief Ministers/Lt. Governors/Administrators congratulated Prime Minister Modi on completing 12 years in his office. They also expressed solidarity with the Centre to withstand the global geo-political crisis and to strengthen India’s resilience with respect to energy requirements, and sustain its growth trajectory.

Prime Minister noted that the discussions were constructive and reflected the aspirations, hopes, experiences, best practices, and challenges of the States. Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to all the CMs, LGs and Administrators for participating in the meeting and expressed confidence that Together, through cooperation, innovation, and a shared commitment to development, India can accelerate its journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047.