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Amit Shah shared a touching story from his early days working with Narendra Modi in Gujarat. During a trip to Rajkot, Modi stopped at a BJP worker's dhaba but only ate fruits while ensuring others had full meals. Shah realized this was Modi's way of putting party workers' needs before his own. This silent lesson became a fundamental part of Shah's own leadership philosophy in the BJP.

Key Points: Amit Shah Recalls Modi Lesson on Putting BJP Workers First

  • Modi sacrificed his meal so BJP workers could eat heartily
  • Shah learned sensitive lesson in organizational leadership during Rajkot trip
  • Gesture taught importance of putting party workers before self
  • Modi's silent actions demonstrated true leadership values
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HM Amit Shah recalls PM Modi's lesson on putting party workers first

Home Minister Amit Shah shares heartfelt story of PM Modi sacrificing his meal for BJP workers during Gujarat trip, revealing Modi's leadership philosophy.

"That day I understood that Modiji always thinks of his karyakartas before himself - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, Sep 16

As the country will celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday, shared a heartfelt anecdote from his early years in Gujarat politics, highlighting the Prime Minister's enduring philosophy of putting BJP workers before himself.

In a video message posted on social media platform X under popular account 'My Modi Story', Union Minister Shah narrated an episode from a journey to Rajkot when PM Modi, then a party functionary, gave what he called a "sensitive lesson" in organisational life.

"During one of my trips from Ahmedabad to Rajkot with Modiji, we stopped at a roadside dhaba run by one of our karyakartas (BJP worker). It was around 8:30 p.m., and we were all delighted to eat a full meal at the party worker's place. But Modiji only had some fruits and wafers," he recalled.

On the way back, Union Minister Shah added that he realised that PM Modi had not stopped for his own meal but so that the BJP workers accompanying him could eat heartily at the dhaba.

"That day I understood that Modiji always thinks of his karyakartas before himself. He never mentioned it, but through such gestures, he taught us invaluable lessons," he said.

Calling trust, belonging, and dedication the "soul of an organisation", Union Minister Shah emphasised that these values embodied PM Modi's leadership.

"That lesson of his (PM Modi) has become an integral part of my life today. This is Modiji's greatest teaching -- that in an organisation, one must always take care of the party workers before oneself," he said.

Union Minister Shah added that such gestures kept the party cadre energetic and inspired.

"Many times, without saying a word, Modiji taught us what leadership truly means," he said.

The Union Home Minister's tribute came as the Prime Minister will be celebrating his 75th birthday on Wednesday, with the BJP observing the day with a series of welfare initiatives and outreach programmes across the country.

- IANS

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Priya S
Heartwarming story! Small gestures like these show the character of a leader. No wonder BJP workers are so dedicated across the country.
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Michael C
While the sentiment is nice, I hope this philosophy extends to all citizens and not just party workers. Leadership should serve everyone equally.
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Ananya R
These small stories from Gujarat days show why Modiji connects so well with ground workers. Wishing our PM a very happy 75th birthday! 🎂🇮🇳
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Vikram M
Actions speak louder than words. This is exactly why BJP has such a strong organizational structure. Leaders who care for workers get dedication in return.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective on Indian political culture. In Western politics, we rarely see such personal stories about leaders' relationships with party workers.

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