Monumental chapter': BJP hails Modi for success of G20 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday evening showered with petals and greeted with slogans and drumbeats at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters, where party workers joined hands to raucously congratulate him for the successful G20 Summit

- Smriti Kak Ramachandran

The party also passed a resolution to compliment the Prime Minister for showcasing to the world a “human-centric model of development, moving beyond the conventional GDP-focused growth trajectory taken in the previous years”.

“India’s G20 Presidency will always be celebrated as a People’s G20 -- a truly people-driven endeavour and a testament to India’s enduring spirit,” the resolution said.

Referring to the leaders’ summit as a “monumental chapter in India’s diplomatic annals” that marks a “transformative moment” in how India is perceived and engaged with on the global stage, the resolution said that party noted with “pride the impeccable leadership and unwavering commitment showcased by PM Modi at the summit”. The unanimity in adopting the Delhi Declaration at the end of the summit was hailed by experts and world leaders as a landmark achievement that showcased India’s skilful diplomacy.