Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Feb 17) addressed more than 11,000 delegates of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in one of its biggest organisational get-togethers. The meeting focussed on deciding the campaign theme ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Addressing the party workers, PM Modi said they should set the target of winning 370 seats as a tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Jana Sangh. Jana Sangh was the political arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Jana Sangh underwent several transformations before eventually becoming what the world today knows as the BJP, the world’s largest political party.

Syama Prasad Mookerjee campaigned against Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. In August 2019, the Modi government scrapped Article 370, fulfilling a decades-old promise.

Speaking at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, Modi said each party worker should focus on his or her polling booth now, promote the welfare measures and development work of the BJP government among the voters, and ensure that he or she gets 370 more votes than the last time for the party in his or her booth.

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In the 2019 general elections, PM Modi’s BJP won 303 seats in the lower house of the parliament, surpassing expectations and also the majority mark of 272.

Addressing the media at the BJP National Council meeting, party National General Secretary Vinod Tawde said that PM Modi talked about their party’s Mission 370 for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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“In today’s meeting, while guiding all the party workers, PM Modi said that BJP will get 370 and NDA 400 (seats), where 370 is not just a number but a tribute from us to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Our campaign will be centred around development, the welfare of the poor and putting the nation at a place of pride in the world, we need to take these things to the people,” Tawde said.

Later, BJP chief JP Nadda told the delegates that BJP was the only party that had maintained the same ideological stand from 1951 to the present day.

He emphasised that despite having a tough, busy schedule, PM Modi gives priority to the party and always thinks about taking it to new heights.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Feb 17) addressed more than 11,000 delegates of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in one of its biggest organisational get-togethers.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Feb 17) addressed more than 11,000 delegates of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in one of its biggest organisational get-togethers. The meeting focussed on deciding the campaign theme ahead of the upcoming general elections. Addressing the party workers, PM Modi said they should set the target of winning 370 seats as a tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Jana Sangh. Jana Sangh was the political arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Jana Sangh underwent several transformations before eventually becoming what the world today knows as the BJP, the world’s largest political party. Syama Prasad Mookerjee campaigned against Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. In August 2019, the Modi government scrapped Article 370, fulfilling a decades-old promise. Speaking at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, Modi said each party worker should focus on his or her polling booth now, promote the welfare measures and development work of the BJP government among the voters, and ensure that he or she gets 370 more votes than the last time for the party in his or her booth. Watch: Gravitas | First Hindu temple in UAE: PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple × In the 2019 general elections, PM Modi’s BJP won 303 seats in the lower house of the parliament, surpassing expectations and also the majority mark of 272. Addressing the media at the BJP National Council meeting, party National General Secretary Vinod Tawde said that PM Modi talked about their party’s Mission 370 for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Also read: Indian PM Modi calls Congress `corrupt`, with polls just months away “In today’s meeting, while guiding all the party workers, PM Modi said that BJP will get 370 and NDA 400 (seats), where 370 is not just a number but a tribute from us to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Our campaign will be centred around development, the welfare of the poor and putting the nation at a place of pride in the world, we need to take these things to the people,” Tawde said. Later, BJP chief JP Nadda told the delegates that BJP was the only party that had maintained the same ideological stand from 1951 to the present day. He emphasised that despite having a tough, busy schedule, PM Modi gives priority to the party and always thinks about taking it to new heights. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP’s 370 seats will be real tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, his fight for J&K’s integration: Modi

Ladakh was declared a Union Territory on August 5 last year as the Indian government granted UT status to the region in a historic decision. The people of Ladakh had requested for UT status way back in 1949 in order to address the development needs of the area, their wish was finally granted in 2019.

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A year later, several development projects have been kick-started by the government including the Alusteng-Drass-Kargil–Leh transmission system which was completed in February last year even before Ladakh was converted into a Union Territory. The move helped Ladakh to be linked to the national grid ensuring uninterupted power supply.

In February 2019, PM Modi had inagurated the Dah hydro electric project and had dedicated the 220 KV transmission for overall electrification.&nbsp;

In Galwan Valley last year a 255 km all-weather Darbuk-Shayok-Daulat Beg Oldie road was constructed in order to allow connectivity between Karakoram Pass and Leh. Also work had begun on the construction of a new terminal of KBR airport in Leh.

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PM Modi had announced development package for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh during his first term in 2015. &nbsp;Ladakh was allocated Rs 5,958 crore for development activities for the fiscal year 2020-21, also a Rs 50,000 crore grid connecting solar photo-voltaic project spread across Leh and Kargil districts was approved by the government.

India's renewable energy ministry has drawn up plan to scale 23,000 MW grid connecting the mega solar project in Ladakh with 7,500 MW package forming the first part of a larger project. India's prime minister had also inagurated plan for&nbsp;the first central university in Ladakh with a Centre on Buddhist Studies helping over 10,000 Ladakhi students.&nbsp;

PM Modi had also vowed to make Ladakh a carbon-free region in the coming years with the start of Ladakh Greenhouse project targeted to increase the availability of vegetables throughout the year.

"Cultural tourism" which is a one of the key development plank for the area has been given a boost with homestay at monasteries along with eco-tourism and ecological activities like bird watching, wildlife safaris. 
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Ladakh was declared a Union Territory on August 5 last year as the Indian government granted UT status to the region in a historic decision. The people of Ladakh had requested for UT status way back in 1949 in order to address the development needs of the area, their wish was finally granted in 2019.

Ladakh was declared a Union Territory on August 5 last year as the Indian government granted UT status to the region in a historic decision. The people of Ladakh had requested for UT status way back in 1949 in order to address the development needs of the area, their wish was finally granted in 2019. Also Read: Formation of J&K, Ladakh UTs a start to 'new chapter', says Prakash Javadekar A year later, several development projects have been kick-started by the government including the Alusteng-Drass-Kargil–Leh transmission system which was completed in February last year even before Ladakh was converted into a Union Territory. The move helped Ladakh to be linked to the national grid ensuring uninterupted power supply. In February 2019, PM Modi had inagurated the Dah hydro electric project and had dedicated the 220 KV transmission for overall electrification. In Galwan Valley last year a 255 km all-weather Darbuk-Shayok-Daulat Beg Oldie road was constructed in order to allow connectivity between Karakoram Pass and Leh. Also work had begun on the construction of a new terminal of KBR airport in Leh. Also Read: 'Do these people even know what Ladakh is?' BJP lawmaker's passionate speech wins hearts PM Modi had announced development package for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh during his first term in 2015. Ladakh was allocated Rs 5,958 crore for development activities for the fiscal year 2020-21, also a Rs 50,000 crore grid connecting solar photo-voltaic project spread across Leh and Kargil districts was approved by the government. India's renewable energy ministry has drawn up plan to scale 23,000 MW grid connecting the mega solar project in Ladakh with 7,500 MW package forming the first part of a larger project. India's prime minister had also inagurated plan for the first central university in Ladakh with a Centre on Buddhist Studies helping over 10,000 Ladakhi students. PM Modi had also vowed to make Ladakh a carbon-free region in the coming years with the start of Ladakh Greenhouse project targeted to increase the availability of vegetables throughout the year. "Cultural tourism" which is a one of the key development plank for the area has been given a boost with homestay at monasteries along with eco-tourism and ecological activities like bird watching, wildlife safaris.

A year later, Ladakh's road to development after accorded Union Territory status

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BJP’s 370 seats will be real tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, his fight for J&K’s integration: Modi

A year later, Ladakh's road to development after accorded Union Territory status