Within the space of 48 hours, Modi projected himself as a strong leader who attacks the opposition with fury & a sensitive statesman moved to tears by compassion.
In episode 679 of Cut the Clutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the Biden-Modi phone call, WHO's probe into the origin of Covid-19, and PM Modi's farewell to Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Opposing the Jammu and Kashmir (Amendment) Bill, Congress leader Azad batted for restoration of J&K's statehood, saying development had halted and there was a rise in unemployment.
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said the parties are boycotting to express solidarity with farmers. They have also demanded a probe into Centre's role in violence on Republic Day.
Sharma is among those senior Congress leaders such as Kapil Sibal, Ghulam Nabi Azad, who had written a letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi in August, demanding an effective leadership.
Congress MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi Monday said that unlike Azad, who won his last election 15 years ago, people who have been winning continuously know better.
The govt should have consulted all parties, farmer leaders before bringing the farm bills, Ghulam Nabi Azad said after meeting the President & also asked him to return these bills
Mukul Wasnik, another signatory of the letter that called for party leadership overhaul, retained as general secretary. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra now in charge of UP entirely.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
Mr Azad in his speech mentioned about always being wished on his birthday, Eid, Diwali by Mr Modi and Ms Sonia.
Mr Modi seems to work towards walking that extra mile in his PR exercise.
At least appreciate that. Don’t always write with a slant against Mr Modi.
”Compare the PM with the only other leader who is projected on news channels: Rahul Gandhi of the Congress.”
Rahul, alias, pappu, is the seventh child of a Ram chhagol.
“Azad would have probably faded into the sunset without much fanfare — at least on the news.”
Modi respects congress leaders more than the Congress “High Command”. Latest example is Azad but lets not forget Pranab Mukherjee(Bharat Ratna – during Modi’s tenure), Sardar Patel,Lal Bahadur Shastri,etc
Congress is not even ready to give credit to Manmohan Singh.
“How to be a great orator “….isn’t being a great orator one of the qualities expected if not mandated for a leader.
“Another favourite technique of the PM’s is to quote from historical figures belonging to poll-bound states.” This is called being smart. Who is stopping the others from doing the same.
“If the Congress or opposition is to challenge the BJP, it needs to find its Vajpayee or Modi or else someone who can stand up and deliver – deliver speeches and the audience, the way the PM can.”
– This is the only point where I agree with the author. No matter how good Modi is, a lopsided team with respect to Democracy isn’t good.
“Are you listening, Mamata Banerjee?” – And again you have lost me. There are many more good leaders in Congress like Sachin Pilot, Jai Ram Ramesh, prithviraj chauhan, Shashi Tharoor,etc. But for some reasons(if you know what I mean) congress doesn’t project them.
No Journalist or opposition wants to discuss development because they cannot find the chinks in the armour.
Few schemes.
Ayushman Bharat,Ujwala Yojana,Jan Dhan account,Subsidized LED lights
Toilets,Affordable houses build,Electrification of Villages,
And now Electrification of every house, Highways being built at 30 KM/day,
Water Pipe connection to all,Dedicated Frieght corridor,Strengthing of the Defence forces,etc,etc, Phew.
Few Areas where Modi didn’t do much work in my opinion Regulating the Health & Education sector which is has a very high inflation and hurting the people.
RBI have failed to stop these Banks frauds. Election Bond is THE biggest scam pulled by Modi govt.
Govt has failed to fix Air India, MTNL & BSNL, many more PSU’s.
Still BJP supporters would be grateful to writers like Shailaja Bajpai Ji, Because of their Ignorance or Selective bias they will have only contributed to the winability of Modi in 2024.
If dialogue delivery was qualification of pm then it was good. Contentwise pathetic. But with supposdly unbiased media like yours also have nothing to say on content it is really sad. Did he even clear one doubt on the questions raised. Only empty rhetoric. But seeing the quality of Indian journlasm and standards of logical and critical thinking in the country …. We got a PM we deserve.
Like many of her ilk the author still doesn’t get it. If fine speeches and oratory is all that is needed then the PM has many competitors. No wonder the PM’s opponents are such losers, including those in the media. They still don’t get it.
Very nice piece indeed! As regards Mamata taking on Modi, we have seen what happens when Mahua speaks- all fire and fury from a written speech and everyone looked amused by the theatrics but nothing beyond! Mamata can do no better. Modi not only has style but he also has substance and deep knowledge. There is in fact no one who can take him on, not even Rajnath.
Good observation Surendra. You have nailed it on the head. Substance matters, style and theatrics enhances the substance.
Another point is – Would someone like Shashi Tharoor or Manish Tiwari take on Modi? Shashi, despite all his suave manners, sophisticated English and wide knowledge, is no match for earthly Modi. Manish may be a good lawyer who can articulate but it ends there.
For all those English quoting intellectuals ” FOLKS OF SHIELDS, IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM , JOIN THEM”
“Like him or not” has an implied tone as if he is being rammed down the throat.
Modi speaks well but not like an actor in drama parroting someone else’s scrip.
How many people can match his command on the language?
How many people can match the quality of his articulation?
How many people can match the intonation and effective delivery of the striking words?
How many people can match his logical layout of contents?
All this does not come without in depth study of the subject, and not reading it out from a paper is ORATORY.
You miss one and you cannot be the prince of political drama.
Modi is not only good orator but also a good leader, good MANAGER also. See how he marshaled available resources and met the worst ever pandemic that attacked the mankind in worst ever way never witnessed in last 100 years. India can never boast of world level medical facilities , but was motivated to face the pandemic head on even at the cost of suspension of all economic activities at a time when recession was raising it ugly head . Only a leader who cares for the people knows that his actions will be accepted in the spirit in which he intended to implement. Forget about CAA protests or protest by Rich farmers of North India to destablise his government , he will last laugh in 2024 elections and puppeteer leaders who are manipulating the strings today will not be able to show their defeated faces.
Modi has progressed a lot, from being a self-conscious PM in 2014-15 to someone who can hold the parliament and the TV audiance spell bound. But, I do not approve of Indian PM crying before the cameras. Period. thumbs down to such emotional display, even if it is genuine.
You and the the so called journalist have developed so so much hatred towards Modiji because you can’t just digest that a simple man can rule all of you…. You can’t take how is this guy ruling me…. You idiots who know little English think you are the inntelctual giants (actually you are just fools).
Keep calling us bakhths and yourself as Gnani or inttelctula and keep eating mud for next few decades when BJP will continue ruling you..
Mr Azad in his speech mentioned about always being wished on his birthday, Eid, Diwali by Mr Modi and Ms Sonia.
Mr Modi seems to work towards walking that extra mile in his PR exercise.
At least appreciate that. Don’t always write with a slant against Mr Modi.
”Compare the PM with the only other leader who is projected on news channels: Rahul Gandhi of the Congress.”
Rahul, alias, pappu, is the seventh child of a Ram chhagol.
This was my first time reading your words.I must admit I haven’t read any witty yet to the point article than this.#FAN?
Hamba hamba is no less 😉
“Azad would have probably faded into the sunset without much fanfare — at least on the news.”
Modi respects congress leaders more than the Congress “High Command”. Latest example is Azad but lets not forget Pranab Mukherjee(Bharat Ratna – during Modi’s tenure), Sardar Patel,Lal Bahadur Shastri,etc
Congress is not even ready to give credit to Manmohan Singh.
“How to be a great orator “….isn’t being a great orator one of the qualities expected if not mandated for a leader.
“Another favourite technique of the PM’s is to quote from historical figures belonging to poll-bound states.” This is called being smart. Who is stopping the others from doing the same.
“If the Congress or opposition is to challenge the BJP, it needs to find its Vajpayee or Modi or else someone who can stand up and deliver – deliver speeches and the audience, the way the PM can.”
– This is the only point where I agree with the author. No matter how good Modi is, a lopsided team with respect to Democracy isn’t good.
“Are you listening, Mamata Banerjee?” – And again you have lost me. There are many more good leaders in Congress like Sachin Pilot, Jai Ram Ramesh, prithviraj chauhan, Shashi Tharoor,etc. But for some reasons(if you know what I mean) congress doesn’t project them.
No Journalist or opposition wants to discuss development because they cannot find the chinks in the armour.
Few schemes.
Ayushman Bharat,Ujwala Yojana,Jan Dhan account,Subsidized LED lights
Toilets,Affordable houses build,Electrification of Villages,
And now Electrification of every house, Highways being built at 30 KM/day,
Water Pipe connection to all,Dedicated Frieght corridor,Strengthing of the Defence forces,etc,etc, Phew.
Few Areas where Modi didn’t do much work in my opinion Regulating the Health & Education sector which is has a very high inflation and hurting the people.
RBI have failed to stop these Banks frauds. Election Bond is THE biggest scam pulled by Modi govt.
Govt has failed to fix Air India, MTNL & BSNL, many more PSU’s.
Still BJP supporters would be grateful to writers like Shailaja Bajpai Ji, Because of their Ignorance or Selective bias they will have only contributed to the winability of Modi in 2024.
Sorry, you did not comment on Tikait in the same vein.
If dialogue delivery was qualification of pm then it was good. Contentwise pathetic. But with supposdly unbiased media like yours also have nothing to say on content it is really sad. Did he even clear one doubt on the questions raised. Only empty rhetoric. But seeing the quality of Indian journlasm and standards of logical and critical thinking in the country …. We got a PM we deserve.
Modi gave right speeches. what’s wrong? those who praise dynasty speeches, criticize Modi. thats what lutyen do
Always been a fan of your articles, despite that slight bias you harbour against BJP. This is a very convincing piece. As always, entertaining too.
Like many of her ilk the author still doesn’t get it. If fine speeches and oratory is all that is needed then the PM has many competitors. No wonder the PM’s opponents are such losers, including those in the media. They still don’t get it.
Very nice piece indeed! As regards Mamata taking on Modi, we have seen what happens when Mahua speaks- all fire and fury from a written speech and everyone looked amused by the theatrics but nothing beyond! Mamata can do no better. Modi not only has style but he also has substance and deep knowledge. There is in fact no one who can take him on, not even Rajnath.
Good observation Surendra. You have nailed it on the head. Substance matters, style and theatrics enhances the substance.
Another point is – Would someone like Shashi Tharoor or Manish Tiwari take on Modi? Shashi, despite all his suave manners, sophisticated English and wide knowledge, is no match for earthly Modi. Manish may be a good lawyer who can articulate but it ends there.
For all those English quoting intellectuals ” FOLKS OF SHIELDS, IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM , JOIN THEM”
“Like him or not” has an implied tone as if he is being rammed down the throat.
Modi speaks well but not like an actor in drama parroting someone else’s scrip.
How many people can match his command on the language?
How many people can match the quality of his articulation?
How many people can match the intonation and effective delivery of the striking words?
How many people can match his logical layout of contents?
All this does not come without in depth study of the subject, and not reading it out from a paper is ORATORY.
You miss one and you cannot be the prince of political drama.
Modi is not only good orator but also a good leader, good MANAGER also. See how he marshaled available resources and met the worst ever pandemic that attacked the mankind in worst ever way never witnessed in last 100 years. India can never boast of world level medical facilities , but was motivated to face the pandemic head on even at the cost of suspension of all economic activities at a time when recession was raising it ugly head . Only a leader who cares for the people knows that his actions will be accepted in the spirit in which he intended to implement. Forget about CAA protests or protest by Rich farmers of North India to destablise his government , he will last laugh in 2024 elections and puppeteer leaders who are manipulating the strings today will not be able to show their defeated faces.
Modi has progressed a lot, from being a self-conscious PM in 2014-15 to someone who can hold the parliament and the TV audiance spell bound. But, I do not approve of Indian PM crying before the cameras. Period. thumbs down to such emotional display, even if it is genuine.
Dramatis personae include clowns and villains. One ‘actor’ can play both roles. Only Bhakts enjoy such acting by a clumsy ‘B’ grade actor.
You and the the so called journalist have developed so so much hatred towards Modiji because you can’t just digest that a simple man can rule all of you…. You can’t take how is this guy ruling me…. You idiots who know little English think you are the inntelctual giants (actually you are just fools).
Keep calling us bakhths and yourself as Gnani or inttelctula and keep eating mud for next few decades when BJP will continue ruling you..