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New Delhi, February 23, 2014 | UPDATED 12:40 IST
Like his famous younger brother, Somabhai Modi held his fort at an
interactive session on Saturday afternoon when DU students heard him in
rapt attention and clapped every time he shared an anecdote on the
Gujarat governance model.
Throughout a 20-minute session on 'What India needs in 2014' at the Delhi University's Law Faculty in North Campus, Somabhai rooted for his younger brother as the next prime minister of the country.
"There are people who enjoy taking a dig at Narendra Modi. They are making a huge deal about him not getting a visa to the US. But let me assure you that just like other countries have shown interest in joining hands with Gujarat and its chief minister, the remaining others will also bring forward their hand of friendship soon," Somabhai, the eldest of Modi's five siblings, said.
Somabhai, who retired as a public health department inspector in north Gujarat's Mehsana, now runs an old age home in the family's native village Vadnagar. "People of this country have lost faith in the governance. But with the prospect of Narendra Modi coming to power, things will definitely turn around for the better for the country," the BJP PM candidate's proud elder brother said.
Speaking about the various facets of Modi, Somabhai said the Gujarat chief minister's good governance in the state was the reason for his popularity among the people. "The people of the country now want the same governance in the entire country to bring in the much needed change."
This election year will turn out into a year of change and good governance, he said, adding that the youths have to come out in large numbers to back Modi's elevation as the next prime minister.
Dwelling on Modi's achievements in Gujarat, Somabhai highlighted the importance of empowering the farmers in the country by providing them the best facilities including those related to marketing, export and storage.
The retired government official stressed on the importance of providing special attention to those states, which had recorded relatively less development in the last few years.
Every state should be developed equally to reduce the pressure of migration on developed states, Somabhai said.
"Industrial growth and bringing in skilled manpower should be the focus of the state, and that is what we focus for 'Vibrant Gujarat'," he said.
Making a pitch for his brother in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Somabhai also appealed to the crowd to spread the word that they vote for the BJP and get his brother elevated as the prime minister. "He will ensure that good work continues if the people give him the mandate to form the government," he said.
Throughout a 20-minute session on 'What India needs in 2014' at the Delhi University's Law Faculty in North Campus, Somabhai rooted for his younger brother as the next prime minister of the country.
Somabhai Modi
"There are people who enjoy taking a dig at Narendra Modi. They are making a huge deal about him not getting a visa to the US. But let me assure you that just like other countries have shown interest in joining hands with Gujarat and its chief minister, the remaining others will also bring forward their hand of friendship soon," Somabhai, the eldest of Modi's five siblings, said.
Somabhai, who retired as a public health department inspector in north Gujarat's Mehsana, now runs an old age home in the family's native village Vadnagar. "People of this country have lost faith in the governance. But with the prospect of Narendra Modi coming to power, things will definitely turn around for the better for the country," the BJP PM candidate's proud elder brother said.
Speaking about the various facets of Modi, Somabhai said the Gujarat chief minister's good governance in the state was the reason for his popularity among the people. "The people of the country now want the same governance in the entire country to bring in the much needed change."
This election year will turn out into a year of change and good governance, he said, adding that the youths have to come out in large numbers to back Modi's elevation as the next prime minister.
Dwelling on Modi's achievements in Gujarat, Somabhai highlighted the importance of empowering the farmers in the country by providing them the best facilities including those related to marketing, export and storage.
The retired government official stressed on the importance of providing special attention to those states, which had recorded relatively less development in the last few years.
Every state should be developed equally to reduce the pressure of migration on developed states, Somabhai said.
"Industrial growth and bringing in skilled manpower should be the focus of the state, and that is what we focus for 'Vibrant Gujarat'," he said.
Making a pitch for his brother in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Somabhai also appealed to the crowd to spread the word that they vote for the BJP and get his brother elevated as the prime minister. "He will ensure that good work continues if the people give him the mandate to form the government," he said.
Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/narendra-modi-gets-brothers-boost-for-pm-bid/1/345066.html
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