State president PVN Madhav traces party's 75-year ideological journey from Jana Sangh to global political force; reaffirms Viksit Bharat 2047 as BJP's defining goal

VIJAYAWADA : Invoking seven decades of sacrifice, struggle, and nation-building, Andhra Pradesh BJP state president PVN Madhav on Monday delivered a sweeping account of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ideological and political journey as the party marked its 47th Foundation Day with celebrations held across the state, with the principal function taking place here.

Extending greetings to party workers, leaders, and citizens at large, Mr. Madhav opened his address with an unusual reflection on the significance of the number 47, describing it in the spiritual tradition as a number associated with transformation and selfless endeavour. "Just as those who work without expectation of reward are guided by this number, the BJP has been a force for transformative change in the nation's history," he said.

From Jana Sangh to BJP: A 75-Year Ideological Continuum

Tracing the party's lineage, Mr. Madhav recalled that the Bharatiya Jana Sangh was founded on October 21, 1951, and reconstituted as the Bharatiya Janata Party on April 6, 1980. He said the 75-year journey had been defined by a consistent commitment to national reconstruction, cultural preservation, and the assertion of India's civilisational identity.

He paid tribute to party founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose sacrifice during the 'Chalo Kashmir' movement for the territorial integrity of Jammu and Kashmir, he said, remained an indelible chapter in India's political history. He noted that leaders such as Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee had subsequently expanded the party's reach across the country, building it into a national force.

Emergency, Kargil and the Vajpayee Era

Mr. Madhav recalled that Jana Sangh workers had waged an unrelenting 19-month struggle against the Emergency imposed in 1975, with thousands imprisoned and others continuing the fight underground. "They gave the country a second freedom struggle," he said. He also highlighted the party's role during the Goa liberation movement and the wars of 1962 and 1965, when workers rendered service to the nation.

Turning to the Vajpayee era, Mr. Madhav said the BJP government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee had steered India towards strength through the Pokhran nuclear tests, victory in the Kargil conflict, and path-breaking diplomatic initiatives such as the Lahore bus yatra. "Vajpayee remains the gold standard of good governance," he said.

Modi Era: Security, Diplomacy and Development

Describing the BJP's return to power in 2014 under Narendra Modi as a defining moment, Mr. Madhav highlighted a series of landmark decisions including the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the expansion of welfare schemes, rural development initiatives, and the Digital India programme.

On national security, he said India had demonstrated its resolve through surgical strikes and air strikes following the Uri and Pulwama attacks. He added that India's standing on the international stage had risen considerably, with the country maintaining balanced diplomatic relations with Iran, Israel, the United States, and Russia simultaneously.

Viksit Bharat 2047: The Defining Mission

Articulating the party's forward vision, Mr. Madhav said the BJP was committed to realising the goal of a fully developed India by 2047 — the centenary of independence — under the guiding principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas. He called upon every citizen to become a participant in this national endeavour.

On the party's organisational agenda in Andhra Pradesh, he said special programmes had been taken up to expand the BJP's presence to the village level, with the 'Mana Illu Mana Jenda' initiative encouraging every worker to hoist the party flag at their home and build awareness among the people. He reaffirmed the party's commitment to strengthening its role within the alliance government in keeping with the aspirations of the people.

Summing up the party's philosophy, Mr. Madhav declared: "Politics is not our profession — it is our mission." He called upon workers to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and dedicate themselves to nation-building and social upliftment.

The function was attended by state general secretary Matta Prasad, state secretary Boddu Nagalakshmi, state office in-charge Uppalapati Srinivasa Raju, Kisan Morcha president Chigurpati Kumar Swamy, SC Morcha president Panatala Suresh, Minority Morcha president Syed Basha, NTR district president Adduri Sriram, and other senior functionaries.

State president PVN Madhav reaffirms party's ideological moorings in Upadhyaya and Mookerjee; calls on cadre to strengthen organisation from booth to village level

GUNTUR : The Bharatiya Janata Party observed its 47th Foundation Day with a solemn and spirited function at the district party headquarters 'Vajpayee Bhavan' here on Monday, with state president PVN Madhav reaffirming the party's foundational commitment to national service and the principle of Antyodaya — ensuring justice for the last person in the social order.

The event, organised under the chairmanship of district president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao, saw Mr. Madhav formally unfurl the party flag before addressing a gathering of workers and leaders drawn from across the district.

Tracing the BJP's journey since its founding on April 6, 1980, Mr. Madhav said the party had evolved not merely as a political organisation but as a force dedicated to the service of the nation. "The BJP has always stood apart — guided not by electoral arithmetic alone but by the philosophy of Nation First and the welfare of the people," he said. He added that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the country was advancing rapidly towards the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' — a developed India by 2047.

Mr. Madhav attributed the BJP's rise to become the world's largest political party to the spirit of service and sacrifice demonstrated by its cadre at every level. He called upon workers to further consolidate the party's organisational presence from the village to the booth level, describing each worker as a foundational pillar of the party's strength.

Underlining the party's ideological continuity, Mr. Madhav said the BJP drew its direction from the thoughts and principles of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. He reiterated that the concept of Antyodaya — uplifting the weakest and most marginalised sections of society — remained at the core of the party's mission and governance philosophy.

District president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao, addressing the gathering, pledged to work with renewed commitment towards strengthening the party across every village and booth in Guntur district. He said workers must immerse themselves in the lives of the people, address their problems proactively, and take personal responsibility for ensuring that Central government schemes reached every citizen. He added that the BJP would play a pivotal role in fulfilling the aspirations of the people under the alliance government.

The function was attended by Kisan Morcha state president Chigurpati Kumar Swamy, SC Morcha state president Panatala Suresh, Minority Morcha state president Syed Basha, and senior leaders including Kothuru Venkata Subba Rao, Yadlapati Swaroopa Rani, Bhimineni Chandrasekhar, Bajrang Ramakrishna, Dasu Satyanarayana, Palапати Ravi Kumar, and a large number of district morcha presidents and mandal presidents.

The proceedings concluded on a high note with workers raising spirited chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as party flags were hoisted across the venue.

BJP State president PVN Madhav pays tributes to Vajpayee, reaffirms party's commitment to rural development and Viksit Bharat vision at Guntur Foundation Day celebrations

GUNTUR The Bharatiya Janata Party marked its 47th Foundation Day in Guntur on Monday with a spirited celebration that doubled as the launch pad for its ambitious six-month grassroots campaign 'Mana Ooru Mana Jenda' (Our Village, Our Flag), with state president PVN Madhav vowing to hoist the party flag in every village across Andhra Pradesh before the drive concludes.

The event, organised under the chairmanship of district president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao, began with party leaders paying floral tributes at the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Lakshmipuram Vajpayee Circle in the city, before proceeding to a public meeting where the party flag was formally unfurled to inaugurate the occasion.

Addressing the media, Mr. Madhav noted that the BJP had completed 46 years of its founding and entered its 47th year as an organisation that had grown from a modest beginning rooted in national service to become the largest political party in the world. He said the 'Mana Ooru Mana Jenda' programme would be sustained over six months with the singular objective of planting the party's presence in every village of the state.

Invoking the legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mr. Madhav said the former Prime Minister's life and leadership remained an abiding source of inspiration for every party worker. He added that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stewardship, the country was advancing rapidly towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' — a developed India by 2047.

Mr. Madhav underlined the Central government's commitment to rural development, saying that funds were being consistently allocated for the progress of every village. He also highlighted the substantial support extended to Andhra Pradesh through infrastructure investment and welfare schemes, and called upon party workers to carry both the alliance agenda and the BJP's ideological message to the grassroots level.

District president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao, speaking on the occasion, said the party would prioritise expansion in Guntur district with a focus on building a strong organisational structure at every booth level. He emphasised that workers were the backbone of the party and urged them to remain at the forefront of resolving people's problems.

The function was attended by Kisan Morcha state president Chigurpati Kumar Swamy, SC Morcha state president Panatala Suresh, Minority Morcha state president Syed Basha, and senior party leaders including Yadlapati Swaroopa Rani, Kothuru Venkata Subba Rao, Bhimineni Chandrasekhar, Vakkalagedda Tirumaala Rao, Bajrang Ramakrishna, Dasu Satyanarayana, and several other functionaries. The proceedings concluded with rousing chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as workers participated with notable enthusiasm.

BJP Launches 'Mana Ooru Mana Jenda' in 16,000 Villages; QR Codes on Flag Posts to Track Development

State president PVN Madhav unveils ambitious grassroots initiative at Motadaka village in Guntur district, highlights Rs. 3 crore Central funds spent in the village alone

GUNTUR: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday launched its ambitious statewide grassroots initiative 'Mana Ooru Mana Jenda' (Our Village, Our Flag) at Motadaka village in Tadikonda mandal of Guntur district, marking the party's 47th Foundation Day with a pledge to hoist the BJP flag in all 16,000 villages across Andhra Pradesh.

State president PVN Madhav, who attended the event as chief guest under the chairmanship of Tadikonda mandal president Bandla Ashok, formally unveiled the party flag to inaugurate the programme, which was attended by district president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao and a large contingent of party leaders and workers.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, Mr. Madhav announced a distinctive technological feature of the initiative — the installation of QR codes on flag posts in every village, enabling citizens to access information on Central government funds released and development works undertaken in their respective villages at the click of a button. "This will bring transparency and awareness to the doorstep of every villager," he said.

Elaborating on the Central government's developmental footprint in Motadaka village alone, Mr. Madhav said the village had received approximately Rs. 3 crore in Central funds. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, Rs. 1.24 crore had been spent to provide tap water connections to every household, he said, adding that 685 beneficiaries had been provided 120 days of employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Construction of 174 houses was under way under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, he noted.

Mr. Madhav further highlighted the effective implementation of several flagship Central schemes in the village, including toilet construction under the Swachh Bharat Mission, health coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and nutritional support to children through Anganwadi centres. He said special measures had been taken to reduce the burden on women by ensuring tap water connectivity to every home.

Reaffirming the Central government's vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, Mr. Madhav said the double-engine government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained firmly committed to the upliftment of the poor. He called upon BJP workers to ensure that the benefits of Central schemes reached every household.

District president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao, addressing the gathering, underscored the need to strengthen the party further from the village level and said it was the responsibility of every worker to carry the Central government's welfare and development programmes to the people. He expressed confidence that the 'Mana Ooru Mana Jenda' initiative would significantly enhance the BJP's influence in rural areas.

Mandal president Bandla Ashok said it was a matter of pride that Motadaka had been chosen as the launch village for the initiative, and called upon workers to raise the BJP flag at every home while spreading awareness about Central schemes.

The meeting was attended by Kisan Morcha state president Chigurpati Kumar Swamy, SC Morcha state president Panatala Suresh, Minority Morcha state president Syed Basha, Tadikonda Agricultural Market Yard Director Ramadevi, Kisan Morcha district general secretary Manchikalapudi Gangadhara Rao, mandal general secretaries Guduru Pradeep and Javvadi Suresh, and a large number of party functionaries and workers.

BJP State president PVN Madhav reaffirms commitment to 'Antyodaya' as guiding principle for governance and cadre

VIJAYAWADA: The Bharatiya Janata Party observed its Foundation Day on Monday with a solemn tribute to its ideological forebears at the Indoor Stadium here, where party leaders garlanded the statue of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and offered floral tributes in a ceremonial function that drew senior functionaries from across the state unit.

State BJP president PVN Madhav, who presided over the event, performed pushparchana and lit lamps before the statue, underscoring the party's reverence for Upadhyaya's philosophy of integral humanism.

Addressing party workers on the occasion, Mr. Madhav said the sacrifices of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and Syama Prasad Mookerjee in the cause of nation-building remained an enduring source of inspiration for the party and its cadre. "Their thoughts and ideology continue to serve as the lodestar for the BJP," he said.

He reiterated the party's abiding commitment to the principle of Antyodaya — the upliftment of the last person in the social order — describing it as the philosophical cornerstone that guided the BJP's approach to governance and public service. Mr. Madhav urged party workers to internalise Upadhyaya's humanistic worldview and translate it into tangible service at the grassroots level.

State general secretary Nagothu Ramesh Naidu, also addressing the gathering, emphasised that it was the responsibility of every party worker to carry the BJP's ideological message to the village level. He called upon cadre to actively disseminate the welfare schemes being implemented by the Central government among the people and to work with renewed vigour towards organisational consolidation.

The function was attended by SC Morcha state president Panatala Suresh, Minority Morcha state president Syed Basha, district president Adduri Sriram, and other senior party functionaries.

BJP state president PVN Madhav hails the development as a historic milestone; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reaffirms commitment to world-class capital

AMARAVATI, APRIL 2: The passage of the Amaravati Capital Bill in both Houses of Parliament has set off widespread celebrations across Andhra Pradesh, with political leaders and farmers gathering at Uddandarayunipalem to mark what many are calling a defining moment in the state's post-bifurcation journey.

Addressing the gathering, BJP state president PVN Madhav said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pivotal role in steering the legislation through Parliament had earned him a permanent place in the hearts of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He also paid tribute to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his sustained support, describing it as something that "history will remember."

Mr. Madhav characterised the conferment of legal status upon Amaravati as a landmark achievement, noting that it had been realised only after prolonged struggle and perseverance. He attributed the success to a combination of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's resolve and the sustained backing of the Central government. The contributions of BJP's elected representatives and Members of Parliament from the state also received special mention.

Reflecting on the sacrifices made by farmers who had surrendered their lands for the capital's development, Mr. Madhav said the hardships they endured between 2019 and 2024 could not be forgotten. He observed that the bill had secured the support of nearly all major political parties in the country — a rare show of cross-party consensus.

Mr. Madhav expressed confidence that Amaravati would grow into far more than an administrative capital — envisioning it as a hub for industry, tourism, and welfare initiatives. He recalled with pride his own role as a member of the Capital Selection Committee during his tenure as MLC, when he had submitted reports to the Central government on the matter. The symbolic gesture of bringing soil and water from sacred sites across the country to Amaravati, he said, had forged a deep national connection with the new capital.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, speaking at the event, reiterated the government's firm commitment to developing Amaravati into a world-class capital city.

Among those present were BJP leaders Panatala Suresh, Syed Basha, and several others. The mood among attendees was one of relief and optimism, with leaders expressing that the long-cherished aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh had at last been fulfilled

VIJAYAWADA, March 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party's NTR District unit observed the 2625th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir here on Tuesday with a special programme held at the party's district office, drawing members of the Jain community, party functionaries, and minority morcha representatives in significant numbers.

The event was organised under the directions of BJP State Minority Morcha President Syed Basha, and conducted under the convenorship of NTR District Minority Morcha President Meera Vali.

BJP NTR District President Adduri Sriram attended as the chief guest, offering floral tributes at the portrait of Bhagwan Mahavir. The programme was coordinated by BJP Governorpet Mandal President Praveen Jain Ranka.

Several prominent members of the Jain community addressed the gathering, elaborating on the enduring relevance of Mahavir's teachings. Speakers underscored that his foundational principle of "Live and Let Live" remains an ideal compass for nurturing peace, harmony, and brotherhood in contemporary society. Mahavir's philosophy of non-violence, love, and compassion was recalled at length during the proceedings.

Addressing the gathering, Adduri Sriram called upon every individual to rededicate themselves to the service of society by treading the path of non-violence — the central tenet of Mahavir's message.

Among the Jain community members who participated were Pannalal Jain, Ashok Kumar Bhermal, Ashok Jain, Naresh Jain, and Subhash Salecha, along with other community representatives.

The programme also saw the participation of BJP State Secretary Boddu Nagalakshmi, Minority Morcha State Vice President Sharmila Khatoon, District General Secretary Kollapalli Ganesh, Secretaries Paila Suresh, Pole Shanti, and Krishnamohan, District OBC Morcha President Subrahmanyeswara, District Yuva Morcha President Siva Krishna Reddy, District Mahila Morcha President Padmaja, Commerce Division Convener Pacchipulusu Siva Prasad, District Minority Morcha General Secretary Imtiaz, Social Media Convener Qasim, and Morcha executive member Gaffar, among a large number of party workers and leaders.

The event was seen as a reflection of the party's commitment to celebrating the spiritual and cultural heritage of all communities under its outreach initiatives.