Marking the completion of two years of the BJP-led NDA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an extravagant gala hosted at the India Gate. Called 'Ek Nayi Subah', the event highlighted the achievements of the NDA government, that turned two on May 26. The five-hour event was flanked by top officials, ministers and Bollywood stars, and showcased programmes and achievements under the NDA regime.
The PM took the platform to hit out at the opposition in true Modi-style. "On the one hand there is the agenda of development, on the other, there is the agenda of obstructionism. People are capable of finding out the truth... Political compulsions are compelling some people to criticise us," Modi said. Asserting that change had come in the last two years due to good governance, Modi vowed to root out corruption and make life easier for the people who have been "looted" for years. "People can see it when compared to previous dispensations. As long as we don't recall the work done during the days of the previous government, we will not be able to realise that what a big task has been accomplished."
He recalled all the scams and scandals initiated under the previous governments, saying checking corruption was the focus of his government. "We have got renewed faith and enthusiasm. The blessings of the people are also increasing. We have been able to get the trust and enthusiasm of people despite a very minute examination of our work. This also increases our confidence."
Ace actor Amitabh Bachchan hosted a segment of the show, speaking to girl students in context of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign. The bash was hosted by actor Madhavan, and actress Vidya Balan pitched her part on the success of the Swacch Bharat abhiyaan. Interviews with ministers were conducted, with Health Minister JP Nadda explaining the targets set for the immunisation programme and increases in the coverage by a measure of five to seven. MoS (food) Harsimrat Kaur stressed on the need to change mindsets about girl children, hailing the sukanya samriddhi scheme, which intends to incentivise people to treat girls equally. Singer Kailash Kher performed for the show and Women and Child Affairs minister Maneka Gandhi explained the virtues of initiatives like helplines to help track missing or runaway children.
The was telecast live by Doordarshan across the country.
