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New Delhi, October 24 (IANS) A new book titled ‘Modi Mission’ written by Barjis Desai was released at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Friday evening. Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were present in this program.
Addressing the gathering, author Barjis Desai lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a leader defined by conviction, discipline and selfless service.
Recalling old conversations, Desai said, “Once I met Narendra Modi, I told him, ‘You will become the Prime Minister of India one day.’ Today, that statement remains true.”
Reflecting on India’s political journey, Desai said that during previous governments, terrorist attacks often went unanswered.
He said that when PM Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001, many Congress leaders could not accept that a person coming from the ordinary soil of Gujarat could reach such a great stature. “He proved them wrong,” Desai commented.
Highlighting PM Modi’s 2014 electoral surge, Desai said the “elites” were horrified by the pace and even threatened to flee if he became prime minister – but no one did. Drawing historical parallels, he said leaders like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Morarji Desai faced similar prejudice from India’s elite class.
Desai criticized the selective narratives of historians and the “appeasement politics” of previous regimes. He stressed that PM Modi’s welfare model, from direct benefit transfers to inclusive social schemes, represents “true secularism”.
“The minorities have now realized that welfare reaches both Salma and Radha equally,” he said.
He praised PM Modi for historic decisions like abrogation of Article 370, construction of Ram Temple, India’s digital revolution through UPI and effective pandemic management.
Recalling PM Modi’s humble beginnings, Desai said the Prime Minister’s values stem from his mother’s teachings.
“In his early days, he had three options: become a monk, an army man or an RSS pracharak. Despite the struggles, PM Modi chose a life of service. His mission reflects his mother’s values,” he said.
–IANS
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