BJP Follows Democratic Ideals: Modi at Party 38th Foundation Day

BJP president Amit Shah said that the party was not aiming to bring in a “Congress-mukt Bharat.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, 6 April, interacted with Bharatiya Janata Party workers of five Lok Sabha seats and the presidents of the party’s 734 district units though his NaMo App, to mark the party’s 38th foundation day.

Stating that the BJP followed democratic ideals while shunning “dynastic and caste-based politics,” Modi encouraged the party workers to work for the people in tandem with the government.

‘We Want to Work With Shiv Sena’: Amit Shah in Mumbai

The BJP celebrated its 38th foundation day, marking the day with a mega event in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, party president Amit Shah said that the party was not aiming to bring in a “Congress-mukt Bharat,” but a “Congress culture-mukt Bharat.”

Addressing concerns about the BJP’s rocky relationship with the Shiv Sena, the BJP president said the party wished to stay with its local alliance partner.

Hamari haardik icchha hai ke sath mein rahe (It is our deepest wish that we [Shiv Sena] remain together).

Amit Shah, president, BJP

He also criticised the Opposition for launching a joint effort to take down the BJP government in the upcoming 2019 general elections. “I have heard that whenever floods happen, all the animals come together. Similarly, all these animals like snakes, dogs, cats and mongoose are coming together to fight the Modi flood,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Shah had also blamed the Opposition for the Budget Session washout. “Ghulam Nabi Azad, you fix the stage and we'll be up for debate. We have nothing to hide," the BJP president had reportedly said.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also took to the dais at the party’s ‘Maha Rally’ in the Bandra Kurla complex.

Shri @AmitShah reaches to the venue of public meeting on the occasion of BJP Foundation Day in Mumbai. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/BAefoVHRTd #BJPMahaMelava pic.twitter.com/Yqg7hWaPM1

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) April 6, 2018

Ministers Piyush Goyal, Suresh Prabhu, Prakash Javadekar and Hansraj Ahir were also present at the venue.

Glimpses of BJP Foundation Day celebrations in Mumbai. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/4tmVTDWbzf #BJPMahaMelava pic.twitter.com/I8WgRXE0aD

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) April 6, 2018

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar (62), being treated in a US hospital for a pancreatic ailment, took to Twitter to wish the party on its foundation day.

On #BJPFoundationDay, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all the dedicated Karyakartas and supporters of @BJP4India.

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) April 6, 2018

‘For BJP, The Karyakartas are Everything’: PM Modi

Many BJP leaders, including Modi, took to Twitter to thank and congratulate the karyakartas (party workers) on the occasion.

I bow all @BJP4India Karyakartas on the special occasion of the Party’s Sthapana Diwas.

We remember, with great pride, the heroic service and sacrifice of all Karyakartas who built the BJP and committed themselves towards creating a stronger and better India. #IndiaTrustsBJP pic.twitter.com/5iLKVcBVI7

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2018

For @BJP4India, the Karyakartas are everything. They are the heart and soul of the party, whose sweat has taken the Party to new heights. It is due to their efforts that we have the honour to serve people all over India and fulfil their aspirations. #IndiaTrustsBJP pic.twitter.com/krztU2rHbZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2018

The BJP is the party of a New India. We are privileged to receive the blessings of people of all age groups, across all sections of society. We are a Party that believes in India’s diversity, our unique culture and, above all, the strengths of 125 crore Indians! #IndiaTrustsBJP pic.twitter.com/1DNDyBXOpZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2018

I thank my sisters and brothers of India for their unwavering faith in @BJP4India. It is our commitment that we will continue to devote ourselves towards India’s transformation. #IndiaTrustsBJP pic.twitter.com/bc2YmtMg7F

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2018

Greetings to BJP Karyakartas and supporters on the occasion of @BJP4India foundation day. It is the hard work of Karyakartas in national interest, which keeps BJP growing and motivated towards national service. #BJPFoundationDay

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) April 6, 2018

The driving force behind #NewIndia's transformation.@BJP4India is not just the world's largest political party, but an organisation built on values, sacrifices & dedication to the nation.

Greetings to all karyakartas & well-wishers on our 38th foundation day. #IndiaTrustsBJP

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 6, 2018

Greetings to each member of @BJP4India on the occasion of our foundation day. A motivated, hardworking team can achieve immense success; when we work together, India grows 🇮🇳.#BJPFoundationDay https://t.co/uuPaCUFCU3

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) April 6, 2018

(With inputs from PTI)