'I Accept the Challenge': PM Modi on Expectations From His Government

New Delhi: In his address to the BJP's National Council, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised close aide Amit Shah, the party's new president.

Here are the highlights of his speech:

• BJP would not have won in Uttar Pradesh without Amit Shah in the team.
• Confident BJP will succeed under Amit Shah's leadership.
• Rajnath Singh is the Captain, Amit Shah is Man of the Match in polls.
• Spent a lot of time in changing work culture.
• We will have our say in world economics.
• BJP should create its own unique identity..
• World has a lot of expectations from our government.
• We should focus on upliftment on poor.
• Each year, BJP should hold awareness drives.
• For BJP, the country is above the party.
• People have given their verdict, it is our turn now; We will adequately fulfill the aspirations of people.
• We are judged by different and tough yardsticks, I accept the challenge; we will live up to expectations.
• We do not have the habit to bow down to the wind. We are not fragile buds, but we represent the banyan tree.
• BJP can make its unique mark in the clutter of political parties.
• People are trying to destroy social fabric with vote-bank politics.
• BJP should dedicate each year to promoting social causes like energy conservation, toilets, girl child education.
• Those who have not done anything for 60 years are asking for our account of 60 days.
• Outlook of the world towards India has changed because there is a government with full majority; it reposes confidence in them.
• Peace is a prerequisite for progress. Those who suffered massive defeat in elections are engaged in disturbing the communal fabric.