'Journalists always catch us off guard': PM Modi recalls how media predicted his 2001 Gujarat move
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Deepawali Milan event at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, recalling how journalists predicted his 2001 appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister by demanding sweets from him.
- Modi reflected on his decades-long association with the media, tracing its evolution from "press releases to Instagram reels," while recalling how he once arranged chairs at such gatherings before his rise to national prominence.
- During the 2001 transition, journalists walked into his room at 11 Ashoka Road and insisted, "You are going to Gujarat. You are going to become the Chief Minister," demanding sweets despite his initial denial.
- Addressing the attendees, the Prime Minister requested Indian media to "work on success stories" of the country and spread awareness about the fight against drug abuse, emphasizing communication's power in the 21st century.
- BJP National President Nitin Nabin praised the Prime Minister's commitment to security personnel, while Modi asserted the government elevated 50 crore people from below the poverty line over the last 12 years.
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From arranging chairs to now, have long bond with media: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, November 12, said he has had a long relationship with the media, right from the days when he used to arrange chairs for them at events. Addressing a Diwali Milan for journalists at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, Modi said he has seen … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram b…
Work on success stories of India, PM Modi tells media
The PM said he has had a long relationship with the media, right from the days he used to arrange chairs at such events - "I have interacted with media and seen it evolve from days of press releases to Instagram reels"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a Diwali get-together, discussed the technological and political changes that have taken place in the country over the past 25 years. He emphasized the importance of deadlines in the media sector and reiterated India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Take India story to the world, help fight drugs: PM’s appeal to media on Deepawali Milan - The Tribune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the media to use the power of communication to take the India story to the world, and help the government fight drugs.
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