PM Modi felicitated at BJP meeting over record-breaking win in Gujarat polls

jubilation in BJP over its record-breaking win in Gujarat polls echoed in its parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated for victory.

prime minister, in turn, heaped praised on state unit, especially its president CR Paatil and said victory is owed to BJP's organisational strength, Union minister Pralh Joshi told reporters after meeting.

Party sources ded that Modi said Gujarat unit of BJP is an example of how poll win is possible if party organisation is strong.

prime minister's high praise for Paatil, a close confidant of him, underlines his rising stock within party. Modi also praised party's national president J P Nda.

In his speech, Modi also spoke of India's G-20 presidency and asked MPs to come out with innovative ideas to involve people in organising various events across country in run up to summit meeting next year.

With numerous foreign delegates expected to attend se meetings to be held in several Indian cities, he said y should be accorded a warm welcome and get glimpses of tritional culture and custom.

Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw gave a presentation on Indian economy in meeting. Citing international publications, he said India is a bright spot amongst top seven countries.

Citing data of last several deces, presentation stated that inflation and unemployment were always higher in Congress governments and lower in BJP governments.