New Delhi, Sep 17: As the world celebrates the birthday of Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday praised the Prime Minister’s extraordinary qualities, saying that “God has sent him on Earth with a purpose.” Recalling his early days with PM Modi, Singh lauded his imaginative capabilities, deep empathy, and emotional intelligence.
Taking to social media platform X with the hashtag #MyModiStory with a caption, Rajnath Singh said, “There are some experiences that shape the course of history. My first experience with Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi was one such experience. In his speech in Jhansi, I saw the spark of future leadership.
“Discipline, dedication to the organisation, deep knowledge, and the courage to accept every challenge are the qualities that made him the leader who would take India to new heights. #MyModiStory.”
He further shared the video post and talked about his journey with PM Modi, dating back to their early political days.
“Back when Murli Manohar Joshi was the National President and led the Yatra, Modi ji was working as its convenor,” Rajnath Singh said.
“It was during that time I met him in Jhansi. He spoke for just 3 to 4 minutes, but the way he presented his thoughts was extremely impressive. That day, I thought to myself ‘if there is a future in BJP, it lies in Modi ji.’”
Defence Minister Singh, who served as the BJP’s National President from 2005 to 2009, recalled their regular interactions and highlighted PM Modi’s valuable inputs during party discussions.
“His suggestions were always sharp, practical, and immensely helpful.”
Describing PM Modi as a disciplined political worker, Defence Minister Singh shared a memory from the 2009 election campaign: “After the campaign ended, he came to my residence at Ashoka Road and said, ‘I’ve come to report back. I have fulfilled the responsibilities you entrusted me with.’ Such dedication is rare.”
God sent with purpose, says Rajnath
