<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his party leaders to drop "Ji" from his name while addressing him and just call him as Modi. His candid request to the leaders came as the prime minister is of the view that adding "Ji", a Hindi word commonly added to a person's first or last name to denote respect, will distance him from the common people of India.&nbsp;"Don't distance me from the public by making me 'Modi ji'. I am Modi," PM Modi reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Modi Ji" is often used by top leaders of the party and other party workers to refer to the prime minister in public discourse, such as news channel debates and party events.&nbsp;PM Modi's request to the leaders came as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was holding its parliamentary party meeting having secured a resounding victory in three out of four state elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament House complex, where the meeting took place, was filled with the&nbsp;chants of "Modi ji ka swagat hai" (translates in English as - We welcome PM Modi) coupled with loud applause.</p>

<p>While the prime minister was given a standing ovation by the leaders present at the meeting, Modi credited all of them for the win saying that it was not anyone's personal victory but was rather a collective win.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Many senior leaders were present at the party meeting which also saw the presence of BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda, who felicitated the PM at the meeting.&nbsp;This was the BJP's first Parliamentary party meeting as Parliament's winter session kicked off on December 4 and is scheduled to continue till December 22.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'Hard work of all party workers': PM Modi&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>While addressing media personnel following the meet, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi said, "During the BJP Parliamentary party meeting today, PM Modi said it was the result of the hard work of all the party workers that the BJP achieved a massive victory in three states."</p>

<p>"The PM appreciated everyone's work. He also said that all BJP MPs and ministers have to participate in Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra from December 22 to 25 January," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While quoting PM Modi, Joshi added that the Congress party faced elections 40 times in states and got success only on seven occasions whereas BJP got a chance to seek a repeat mandate 39 times and got success on 22 occasions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our percentage is 56 per cent and Congress'&nbsp;is 18 per cent. Thus the figures prove that people's biggest choice now is BJP," Joshi added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his party leaders to drop "Ji" from his name while addressing him and just call him as Modi. His candid request to the leaders came as the prime minister is of the view that adding "Ji", a Hindi word commonly added to a person's first or last name to denote respect, will distance him from the common people of India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his party leaders to drop "Ji" from his name while addressing him and just call him as Modi. His candid request to the leaders came as the prime minister is of the view that adding "Ji", a Hindi word commonly added to a person's first or last name to denote respect, will distance him from the common people of India. "Don't distance me from the public by making me 'Modi ji'. I am Modi," PM Modi reportedly said. "Modi Ji" is often used by top leaders of the party and other party workers to refer to the prime minister in public discourse, such as news channel debates and party events. PM Modi's request to the leaders came as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was holding its parliamentary party meeting having secured a resounding victory in three out of four state elections. Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament House complex, where the meeting took place, was filled with the chants of "Modi ji ka swagat hai" (translates in English as - We welcome PM Modi) coupled with loud applause. While the prime minister was given a standing ovation by the leaders present at the meeting, Modi credited all of them for the win saying that it was not anyone's personal victory but was rather a collective win. Also Read | India: 'Cash for query' ethics committee report against MP Mahua Moitra tabled in lower house Many senior leaders were present at the party meeting which also saw the presence of BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda, who felicitated the PM at the meeting. This was the BJP's first Parliamentary party meeting as Parliament's winter session kicked off on December 4 and is scheduled to continue till December 22. Also Read | India shifts focus from ethanol to sugar production amid supply concerns 'Hard work of all party workers': PM Modi While addressing media personnel following the meet, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi said, "During the BJP Parliamentary party meeting today, PM Modi said it was the result of the hard work of all the party workers that the BJP achieved a massive victory in three states." "The PM appreciated everyone's work. He also said that all BJP MPs and ministers have to participate in Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra from December 22 to 25 January," he added. Watch | India and Australia's bid to boost strategic cooperation × While quoting PM Modi, Joshi added that the Congress party faced elections 40 times in states and got success only on seven occasions whereas BJP got a chance to seek a repeat mandate 39 times and got success on 22 occasions. "Our percentage is 56 per cent and Congress' is 18 per cent. Thus the figures prove that people's biggest choice now is BJP," Joshi added. (With inputs from agencies)

In a bid to bridge gap with common Indians, PM Modi requests party leaders to drop 'Ji' from his name

<p>Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he helped all&nbsp;thieves&nbsp;to turn black money white.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&#39;&#39;The money of all thieves in India was turned white by Modi Ji,&#39;&#39; he said addressing a public rally in Kheda&#39;s Dakor.</p>

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<p>&#39;&#39;Yesterday I listen to Modiji&#39;s speech and in 90 per cent of the time he was talking about himself,&#39;&#39; he said.</p>

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<p>The Congress vice-president also urged the Congress leaders not use bad words against Modi. &#39;&#39;We are Congress party and use only polite words and send the BJP government packing from the state,&#39;&#39; he said. &nbsp;</p>


Rhul said he listened to Modiji's speech and in 90 per cent of the time he was talking about himself.

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he helped all thieves to turn black money white. The money of all thieves in India was turned white by Modi Ji.: Rahul Gandhi in Kheda's Dakor #GujaratElection pic.twitter.com/0rAUw7BOBX — ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2017 × ''The money of all thieves in India was turned white by Modi Ji,'' he said addressing a public rally in Kheda's Dakor. Dekhiye galat shabd ka prayog mat kariye woh PM hain, aap congress party ke ho, pyaar se baat kariye, meethe shabd prayog karo aur bhagao unko: Rahul Gandhi in #Gujarat's Dakor pic.twitter.com/FAZXwFbYS1 — ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2017 × ''Yesterday I listen to Modiji's speech and in 90 per cent of the time he was talking about himself,'' he said. Kal maine Modi Ji ka bhaashan suna. Usmein Modi Ji ne 90% Modi Ji ki baat ki.: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Dakor #GujaratElection pic.twitter.com/q3drAc2CPh — ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2017 × The Congress vice-president also urged the Congress leaders not use bad words against Modi. ''We are Congress party and use only polite words and send the BJP government packing from the state,'' he said.

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