Modi: Debate on internal democracy in political parties needed
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PM Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah met media persons at the Diwali Milan Samaroh at party headquarters in Delhi. He remarked that this meeting rekindled memories of old days when he used to work at the party headquarters. Further, he expressed happiness at meeting media persons without "cameras, papers and pens." What else did he say? Read on!
Praise
Modi lauds the media's role
Modi complimented the media's role for making Swacch Abhiyan its own mission and making it a success. He also praised the media for giving suggestions to improve the country. He said "we have a long association with each other" and "an understanding" which benefits the country. Modi also observed that compared to earlier "new mediums have come up", making interaction with the media "difficult."
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Modi also had a suggestion for the media
Modi also spoke about the necessity of a debate on internal democracy in political parties. He asked for the media's help in raising awareness about "transparency in political funding" and developing a future with "true democratic spirit" for all voices to be heard.
Itinerary
Meanwhile, PM Modi has a punishing schedule of 40 days
Meanwhile, PM Modi is in for an extremely hectic schedule for next 40 days. Modi is BJP's chief campaigner for Gujarat and Himachal assembly elections, slated to address dozens of rallies in the states. Apart from that, Modi will be busy with the Parliament's winter session from November 13 to December 11, will meet foreign dignitaries and attend the East Asia Summit in Philippines.