India now a country of dreams for the youth, of the youth: Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a road show in Delhi on Sunday to celebrate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s astounding victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

The 1-kilometre long road show concluded at the BJP headquarters in the nation’s capital, where party workers and leaders have assembled in large numbers.

Following the road show, Modi addressed BJP workers and supporters at an event organised in his honour at the Delhi HQ.

Highlights of the event:

• "We should be humble after the massive victory, and use
  this as a platform to serve the people," Modi said.
• In a conciliatory gesture, Modi said that the BJP government works for not just those who voted for them, but also those who did not. "This government belongs to all Indians, those who are with us and those who are against us. To those who supported us and those who didn't," Modi stated.
• The Prime Minister also claimed that India now had a PM who was often asked, "Why do you work so much?"
• Modi said that though the government may make mistakes as 'we are only human', there will be no malafide intention in its actions.
• The 66-year-old Prime Minister thanked the voters of all 5 states which went to the polls, and said the Centre would leave 'no stone unturned' for the betterment of these states.
• Modi claimed that the support the BJP was getting from the people of India was increasing over time.
• "Whether it is the Jan Sangh or the BJP, this is the biggest, most comprehensive mandate we have got to run the country. This is a golden era in the history of BJP," Modi said. He added that this golden era has come about as a result of long years of hard work and sacrifice.
• Stating that India is a country where 65 per cent of the people are under the age of 35, Modi said, "It is now an India of dreams for the youth, of the youth".
• Modi claimed that instead of asking for help, the poor in India now ask what work they can do for the country. "All they need are opportunities," PM said.
• "We are witnessing a new India, and this victory is a step forward in achieving our aim of success and development," Modi said.
• Addressing the gathering, Modi said, "Sometimes there are many reasons why a party wins an election. But such a victory is causing all political pundits to think again and again."
• BJP won't break the belief of millions who have put trust in the party. We will win the 2019 elections too," the BJP chief claimed.
• "With the help of demonetisation we were able to connect with the poor and deprived section of our society. This is a government of the poor, of Dalits, women, of everyone," Amit Shah said.
• Hailing Modi, BJP President Amit Shah said that the mandate people have given to Modi in UP is 'two steps ahead' of the mandate he received in the 2014 general elections.
• As Modi reached the BJP headquarters, legions of supporters greeted him, chanting 'Har Har Modi'. BJP workers and fans showered the PM with flowers.

#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome as he arrives at BJP HQ in Delhi, greets the crowd #ElectionResults pic.twitter.com/scZMAbe9Qv

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The BJP won the most important state in the Hindi heartland with an over three-fourths majority, capturing 312 of the 403 Assembly seats and decimating the SP-Congress combine as well as Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

Earlier today, Modi tweeted, thanking people for the immense win.

"A new India is emerging, which is being powered by the strength & skills of 125 crore Indians. This India stands for development," Modi tweeted.

"When we mark 75 years of freedom in 2022, we should have made an India that will make Gandhi Ji, Sardar Patel & Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar proud," he added.

The BJP Parliamentary board met at the 22, Ashoka Road headquarters to select Chief Ministers for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The party also staked claim to form governments in Goa and Manipur, after getting support from allies.