Without Modi, BJP may not win even 150 seats: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
New Delhi: BJP MP from Jharkhand’s Godda, Nishikant Dubey, has openly acknowledged the centrality of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the party’s electoral fortunes, saying the BJP may not even cross 150 seats without him.
In an interview with news agency ANI, Dubey said, “If Modiji is not our leader, the BJP may not even win 150 seats.” Emphasising Modi’s unmatched appeal, he credited the Prime Minister’s personal charisma with attracting a broad voter base that traditionally did not support the BJP.
“Modiji has brought with him a voter segment that never belonged to the BJP, especially among the poor, because they have faith in him. Some may like it, some may not, but that’s the ground reality,” Dubey remarked.
The BJP MP’s comments come in the wake of the party’s third consecutive term in power, with the Modi-led NDA securing 240 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In contrast, the BJP had won 282 and 303 seats in 2014 and 2019 respectively, when it secured a majority on its own.
Dubey insisted that PM Modi remains indispensable for the party as it gears up for future elections, including 2029. “It is our compulsion to fight under Modiji’s leadership. As a party worker, I believe we need him,” he said.
Responding to recent comments by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat suggesting that BJP leaders should retire after the age of 75, Dubey dismissed any such need for the Prime Minister, saying, “As long as his body permits, we will need his leadership to achieve our goal of a developed India by 2047.”
Dubey, known for his fiery interventions in Parliament, stressed that his remarks were not meant to undermine others but merely reflect electoral realities. “The truth is that Modiji’s name alone fetches us crucial votes. That is a testament to his leadership and the people’s trust in him,” he said.
Since PM Modi assumed power in 2014, the BJP has not only won three Lok Sabha elections but also expanded its reach in several states where it previously had minimal presence.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
