"Representatives of the Sikh community meet Shri Modi and express satisfaction regarding the Government's approach"
"Gujarat Chief Minister briefs his Punjab counterpart Prakash Singh Badal about Sikh farmers in Kutch"
"Sikhs in Kutch are living in peace and participating in Gujarat Government programmes: Lakhpat Sikh community leader Jugraj Singh"
Ahmedabad: Monday: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today talked to his Punjab counterpart Prakash Singh Badal and briefed him in detail about the self-explanatory facts about Sikh farmers of the Kutch district of Gujarat for the last several decades.
Mr. Modi despised certain vested interests trying to malign Gujarat Government by spreading canards, distorting truths by political adversaires that his government has adopted a discriminatory attitude towards the Sikh farmers from Punjab tilling land in Kucth. He said that although the issue is sub-judice his government is committed to ensure no injustice was done to the Sikh farmers over the matter of land. There is no question of sending them back to Punjab.
He said that Gujarat Government is not exerting any pressure on them; rather taking all steps to make sure the Sikh community lived peacefully in Gujarat, including Kutch. He recalled that the issue was created by the then Congress government 50 years back following a ordnance and notification in 1973.
This was in response to representatives of Sikh community who after personally meeting Mr. Modi at Gandhinagar yesterday evening expressed their satisfaction at the Gujarat Government’s approach. They denied newspaper reports that their lands were being usurped. They said that Sikhs were being targeted to malign the Modi Government and that they were not a party to such canards.
Leader of Sikh community of Lakhpat taluka in Kutch Jugraj Singh has also communicated in a letter to Mr. Modi that they were living in peace along with members of other communities and enjoying Gujarat Government programmes.
Mr. Modi further said that the Congress party has no right to say anything about the Sikh community as the former was responsible for mass carnage of the Sikhs in New Delhi in 1984. He described the Congress concern about Sikhs in Gujarat as crocodile tears.
He said that nearly 50,000 Sikhs lived peacefully in Gujarat intermingling with other communities, contributing to the state’s development. He recalled that when the Gurudwara in Lakhpat was razed to the ground during the earthquake in 2001, it was the present State Government that rebuilt the Gurudwara – acknowledged as world heritage architectural masterpiece.
PM Modi addresses a public rally virtually in Nadia, West Bengal
December 20, 2025
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PM Modi addressed a public rally in Nadia, West Bengal through video conferencing after being unable to attend the programme physically due to adverse weather conditions. He sought forgiveness from the people, stating that dense fog made it impossible for the helicopter to land safely. Earlier today, the PM also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development works in Ranaghat, a major way forward towards West Bengal’s growth story.
The PM expressed deep grief over a mishap involving BJP karyakartas travelling to attend the rally. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
PM Modi said that Nadia is the sacred land where Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the embodiment of love, compassion and devotion, manifested himself. He noted that the chants of Harinaam Sankirtan that once echoed across villages and along the banks of the Ganga were not merely expressions of devotion, but a powerful call for social unity.
He highlighted the immense contribution of the Matua community in strengthening social harmony, recalling the teachings of Shri Harichand Thakur, the social reform efforts of Shri Guruchand Thakur, and the motherly compassion of Boro Maa. He bowed to all these revered figures for their lasting impact on society.
The PM said that Bengal and the Bengali language have made invaluable contributions to India’s history and culture, with Vande Mataram being one of the nation’s most powerful gifts. He noted that the country is marking 150 years of Vande Mataram and that Parliament has recently paid tribute to this iconic song. He said West Bengal is the land of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, whose creation of Vande Mataram awakened national consciousness during the freedom struggle.
He stressed that Vande Mataram should inspire a Viksit Bharat and awaken the spirit of a Viksit West Bengal, adding that this sacred idea forms the BJP’s roadmap for the state.
PM Modi said BJP-led governments are focused on policies that enhance the strength and capabilities of every citizen. He cited the GST Savings Festival as an example, noting that essential goods were made affordable, enabling families in West Bengal to celebrate Durga Puja and other festivals with joy.
He also highlighted major investments in infrastructure, mentioning the approval of two important highway projects that will improve connectivity between Kolkata and Siliguri and strengthen regional development.
The PM said the nation wants fast-paced development and referred to Bihar’s recent strong mandate in favour of the BJP-NDA. He recalled stating that the Ganga flows from Bihar to Bengal and that Bihar has shown the path for BJP’s victory in West Bengal as well.
He said that while Bihar has decisively rejected jungle raj, West Bengal must now free itself from what he described as Maha Jungle Raj. Referring to the popular slogan, he said the state is calling out, “Bachte Chai, BJP Tai.”
The PM emphasised that there is no shortage of funds, intent or schemes for West Bengal’s development, but alleged that projects worth thousands of crores are stalled due to corruption and commissions. He appealed to the people to give BJP a chance and form a double-engine government to witness rapid development.
He cautioned people to remain alert against what he described as TMC’s conspiracies, alleging that the party is focused on protecting infiltrators. He said that whenever BJP raises concerns over infiltration, TMC leaders respond with abuse, which also explains their opposition to SIR in West Bengal.
Concluding his address, PM Modi said West Bengal needs a BJP government that works at double speed to restore the state’s pride. He assured that he would speak in greater detail about BJP’s vision when he visits the state in person.
