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Congress 'inclusive growth' slogan nothing new for India: Modi

Kollam: In a veiled dig at Congress for harping on the concept of “inclusive growth”, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today said this was not a new slogan for the country.Using the platform of

There had been many instances in the nation's history how the “rishis” inculcated this principle in the minds of illustrious kings while shaping themselves as future rulers.



In more recent times, these ideals had been re-emphasised by spiritual leaders and reformers like Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo, the Gujarat Chief Minister said.
 
Skipping over political references, the BJP leader said although the present situation in the country is dismal, he would not give into despondency because he was confident that a bright future awaiting.

“Seeing the current situation in the country, many people feel unhappy. But I am not. I have full faith that India will become a world leader in near future with its strong base of spiritual and traditional values.

“I strongly believe the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Aurobindo will come true as they have foreseen a bright future for the country,” Modi said.