PM Modi chairs NDA CMs conclave; Operation Sindoor, caste census get unanimous backing
NEW DELHI: Over 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers from various states gathered in New Delhi on Sunday for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers' conclave, held under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The meeting concluded with the adoption of two key resolutions, one lauding the armed forces for Operation Sindoor and another supporting the caste census initiative.
In a display of unity, Chief Ministers and their deputies resolved saying, "We will walk together, move forward together, and together build a developed Bharat," sources told TNIE.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who chaired the meet, said in a post, “We have extensive deliberations about various issues. Various states showcased their best practices in diverse areas including water conservation, grievances - redressal, strengthening administrative frameworks, sports and more”.
“It was wonderful to hear these experiences," he added.
He also emphasised the need to add momentum to development trajectories and ensure the benefits of a double-engine government.
“Spoke about building stronger synergies in key areas such as cleanliness, sanitation, healthcare, youth empowerment, agriculture, technology and more”, the PM said in his post-meeting post.
CMs and deputy chief ministers hailed armed forces and Modi's leadership during Operation Sindoor. They also brainstormed on development and others issues of good governance and its practices being followed by the NDA ruled states.
After the meeting, BJP national president JP Nadda told the media, "As a united force, we reaffirmed our collective resolve to build a ‘Viksit-Bharat. We stand firmly against caste-based politics and remain committed to uplifting the poor, deprived, and marginalised sections of society, ensuring their full participation in the nation’s progresses."
He spoke about how Modi emphasised the importance of building an ‘Atamnirbhar’ and ‘Saksham Bharat’ where every citizens contributes meaningfully to India’s development journey, during the meet.
Nadda further said that the drive against Naxalism was also discussed at the meeting with Chhattisgarh CM, delving upon the strategy the state followed while fighting it.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among the senior leaders present at the conclave, which served as a platform for discussing good governance practices and innovative state-level initiatives.
Amit Shah also elaborated on the strategy adopted against Naxalism and informed the CMs and deputy CMs on it at the meeting.
Nadda informed the media that the proposal on Operation Sindoor was proposed by the Rajasthan CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma, and supported by the deputy CM of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde.
On caste enumeration, Nadda said that a proposal on it was moved by CM of Harayana, Nayab Singh Saini, and supported by Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.
Nadda said that the entire NDA fraternity gave its consent on caste enumeration and praised PM Modi for deciding on it. “We have made it clear that we don’t do caste politics but want to bring deprived people into the mainstream, and that it is the need of society”, Nadda remarked.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that caste enumeration is a step towards his government's model to bring the marginalised and those left behind in every field into the mainstream of development, sources said.
Sources further said the PM touched upon every aspect of NDA which are being maintained in the national interest.
The meeting also paid tributes to the people killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that two resolutions were passed in the NDA Chief Minister's Conclave on Sunday."Two resolutions were passed in the meeting, first on the success of Operation Sindoor and second on the caste census," Pawan Kalyan told the media after he left the meeting.
After the NDA CMs and Dy CMs meeting, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also spoke to the reporters and said, "Two resolutions were passed, first on Operation Sindoor and second on caste census. Everyone thanked and congratulated our armed forces and Prime Minister Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor. Many administrative reforms have been brought in Maharashtra, and Prime Minister Modi also appreciated it."
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also spoke to ANI about the meeting and said, "PM Narendra Modi and the armed forces were congratulated for Operation Sindoor. We also discussed the caste census, which is a part of the BJP's Constitution."
A presentation made by CM Vishnu Deo Sai on the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum captivated the attention of the Prime Minister and other participating Chief Ministers in the NDA conclave meeting. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao also attended the conclave.
The NDA ruled CMs and deputies also together resolved unanimously to expose the party responsible for imposing the Emergency, as the 50th anniversary of Emergency approaches on June 25-26 this year.
It was also strongly decided that the entire NDA fraternity will reach out to the people, presenting a united stance to uncover the truth surrounding the Emergency.
After the meeting, BJP national president JP Nadda told the media “On 25 and 26 June, 50 years of Emergency will be completed, NDA will expose it and will inform the public about those people who tried to strangle democracy”.