BJP leaders share PM’s stories before 75th birthday

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Union ministers, shared anecdotes and experiences of their interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his 75th birthday on Wednesday, with these recollections giving an insight into the PM's approach at forging ties, lending an ear and encouragement ahead of challenging tasks.

- HT Correspondent

BJP chief and Union health minister JP Nadda recalled how he got tips from PM Modi on playing an effective role as the Leader of Opposition, noting that a true leader is one who sits among the people and listens to their heartbeats.

"When I was the Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh,

Narendra Modi was our state in-charge, and he asked me where I got the issues from for the assembly. I told him that by reading newspapers and making notes, we prepare our questions. He smiled and said the role of the Opposition should not be limited just to the assembly. The public should know that the Leader of the Opposition is available to sit among them, listen to their problems, and find solutions for them," Nadda said.