Overview
- Modi said voters trust parties that fulfill aspirations and prioritize development.
- He called India an emerging model for the world, pointing to GDP growth near 7% despite recent shocks in Europe and West Asia.
- He argued the BJP’s electoral gains stem from round-the-clock work on welfare and governance, describing this as being in “Emotional Mode” rather than “Election Mode.”
- He encouraged healthy competition among states, including organized contests to improve ease-of-doing-business metrics and attract capital.
- He cited the Bihar outcome as validation of this approach, with the NDA winning 202 of 243 seats and the BJP taking 89.