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"Breaking news used to say there is no coal etc, now do you see that... Now you see we are moving towards a power surplus state. From 'Bijli sankat (electricity problem)' we are moving to 'Bijli surplus' said the jubiliant Prime Minister
"No poor will have to pay for electricity. Government will go to their houses to give power," said the Prime Minister.
"The poor person who used to have to go around circles trying to get power, will now finally get it. We have decided the burden for this will not be borne by the poor, " he added.
"Earlier government never took any step against black money and corruption. It was never part of their agenda. That's why any step against black money and corruption can never be supported by an UPA leader," asserted Arun Jaitley.
Taking a potshot against harsh language used by Congress leaders in tweets, Mr Jaitley said :"Earlier, being in power used to be a upbhog (luxury). That's why they don't understand how to be in opposition.
"Sometimes they use very harsh words.Harsh language cannot be a substitute for any substantive charge against the government," Mr Jaitley added.
With the mandate that we have got, we are taking democracy beyond elections, said Mr Jaitley. Drives against corruption, terrorism call for mass participation, he added.
Finance Minister addresses media after BJP's first ever televised National executive meet today. "It was held on the birth anniversary of DDU that's it was an extended session," said Mr Jaitley.
PM Modi and BJP president Amit Shah have spoken to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath over Banaras Hindu University or BHU, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said during the meeting. On Saturday, a woman student was beaten up with sticks by policemen during a protest at BHU. The incident was followed by several protests across the country.
'BJP believes in politics of performance, Congress in dynasty and appeasement'
Addressing over 2,000 party workers in the national capital today, Amit Shah said that whereas BJP believes in politics of performance, the Congress believes in dynasty and politics of appeasement. The party chief today attacked Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remarks at Berkeley in California last month, where while answering a question on dynasty politics, he had said "this is how India works".
Piyush Goyal praised party workers for taking BJP's message to the grassroots and making it the largest political party in the world. "Of over 9.5 lakh booths across the country, BJP workers have covered over 7.2 lakh booths. They have been doing a commendable job," he said at the party executive meet.
'Rahul Gandhi undermining India, Amit Shah gave befitting reply'
Reacting to Amit Shah's comment on Rahul Gandhi, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Congress Vice President has been undermining India these days, adding that Amit Shah gave him a befitting reply with facts. Mr Goyal's statement was made in connection with Mr Shah's comment on Rahul Gandhi, where the former said that "Mr Gandhi had got it all wrong" on his outlook on dynasty politics in India.
Amit Shah to conduct 'padyatra' in Kerala to connect with people
Amit Shah will conduct a 'padyatra' in Kerala to connect with the people in the state, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said during the BJP National Executive meet.
At Opening Speech At Huge BJP Meet, Amit Shah Targets Rahul Gandhi"Rahul Gandhi has it all wrong"
Amit Shah attacked Rahul Gandhi in the party national executive meet, over his controversial remarks at Berkeley in California last month, saying the Congress Vice President "has it all wrong - dynasty or family connections in launching careers is a tradition of the Congress and not of India."
Taking a cue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concluding address, later today, is expected to be key and the high-point of the convention. He is likely to provide the broad guidelines how the party can revitalise its connect with the people.
"The BJP has completed 3.5 years. It was felt important to reflect upon what all has been achieved and what more needs to be done. Some policies have worked, some will show returns later but the mood of the nation and the party should remain upbeat," said BJP Delhi Chief Manoj Tiwari to NDTV, who is organising the event.
