Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Nabin Calls Modi First Prime Minister Chosen Directly by Voters
Nitin Nabin, the president of the BJP, spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said Modi’s time leading government had been a long journey with many struggles.
Nabin said the 2014 election was different because Modi was presented directly to voters as the main candidate for prime minister.
He said earlier prime ministers, including Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, were first chosen by Congress leaders.
He also mentioned Rajiv Gandhi, who became prime minister after his mother died and later won public support.
Nabin said Modi did not inherit a political family legacy.
He credited Modi’s organizational experience and the voters’ support.
Nabin made these remarks at an event attended by Modi.
BJP president Nitin Nabin described Narendra Modi’s 25-year journey leading government as an “unforgettable” period of struggle.
Nabin said the 2014 general election presented Modi directly to voters as the principal face and declared prime ministerial candidate.
He characterized Modi’s mandate as a first, contrasting it with earlier prime ministers he said were initially chosen by Congress leaders.
Nabin cited former President Pranab Mukherjee’s description of the 2014 election as a “tectonic shift.”
Speaking in Modi’s presence, Nabin praised his organizational experience and congratulated him on his political journey.
- Who
- BJP president Nitin Nabin spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Nabin praised Modi’s political journey and said the 2014 election gave him a direct mandate from voters.
- When
- Wednesday, October 7; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- Nabin was addressing an event marking Modi’s 25-year journey as a head of government.
- Speaker
- Nitin Nabin, BJP president
- Person discussed
- Narendra Modi
- Election referenced
- 2014 general election
- Milestone cited
- Modi’s 25-year journey as a head of government
- Historical reference
- Nabin said Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi were initially chosen by Congress leaders.
- Book reference
- Nabin cited former President Pranab Mukherjee’s description of the 2014 election as a “tectonic shift.”