Media projected me as PM candidate: Modi

Media projected me as PM candidate: Modi

Ahmedabad, May 18: Reacting to Janata Dal-United leader Sharad Yadav's comment that the projection of Narendra Modi as a prime ministerial candidate was a mistake, the Gujarat Chief Minister on Monday said it was a media projection only and he had never projected himself as a candidate for the top post.

"My stand has always been clear that I am from Gujarat and will keep working for the state," Modi told reporters here.

Modi also hoped that the new government at the Centre would help his state accelerate the pace of development.

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar over Congress leader’s remark over Modi

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar over Congress leader’s remark over Modi

New Delhi, June 5 : Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajya Sabha were outraged over a remark by Congress leader Satyavarat Chaturvedi on Friday, which led to chaos in the upper House of Parliament.

The incident occurred when highlighting the Government''s plan of action as envisaged in the President''s address, Satyavarat Chaturvedi made a comment at opposition BJP''s election campaign.

Modi expresses concern to PM, Oz High Commission over students attacks

Modi expresses concern to PM, Oz High Commission over students attacks

New Delhi, June 12 : Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Australian High Commissioner John McCarthy in Delhi over the issue of the ongoing racial attacks on Indian students in Australia.

A large number of students from Gujarat are studying in Australia.

Modi called on Dr. Manmohan Singh, particularly to apprise him of the concerns and worries of Gujarati parents, who are worried for the safety of their children, who are studying in Australian colleges.