I always get negative comments for being a supporter of her, but I know a fierce leader like @KanganaTeam can actually get the bureaucracy in line in Himachal Pradesh. Every local knows how bureaucrats ignore peopleโs work. Happy to see her taking them to task at the DISHA meeting in Mandi today. Thatโs how you get things done.
Indiaโs exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% during Q1 of FY 2026-27 is a herculean feat.
The collective strength of our people ensured India delivered such growth despite oil price shocks and supply chain issues in the midst of global uncertainties.
Doomsayers were doomed and India bloomedโฆyet again!
GIVA products are targeted to an India between Bandra and Colaba. It's an elite for whom Raksha Bandhan is now a 'party', where you meetup with your cousins, wear fancy clothes, have good food and put aesthetic pictures on Instagram.
It's totally fine if people want to do that, I have nothing against it.
But there is also a Bharat outside of the GIVA target group. For whom Raksha Bandhan is also about the puja ki thali, the kumkum, the chawal, the aarti, the sankalp, the mithai, and the blessings.
Jitna Raksha Bandha India ka hai, utna hi Bharat ka bhi hai.
And when an advertisement is put out in the public domain for mass consumption of all people, Bharat also has as much a right to comment on it as India.
Why should Kriti Sanon, a jewelry brand or a marketing agency have the last word on it?
You want to monetize people's faith to sell your products, then be ready for people to give it back to you if they feel their aastha has been hurt.
You can't get away by lecturing people and calling them backward or regressive for your poor creative choices.
It was wonderful being among the people of Surat yesterday. From this vibrant city, we collectively reiterated our commitment to making India strong and self-reliant.