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'Journalists always catch us off guard': PM Modi recalls how media predicted his 2001 Gujarat move

'Journalists always catch us off guard': PM Modi recalls how media predicted his 2001 Gujarat move

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a Diwali Milan event, reiterated his vision of developing India by 2047 and highlighted the country's notable progress in areas such as technology and poverty alleviation. He called on the media to showcase these achievements globally, stressing that a vibrant press is essential for a thriving democracy. Modi also reflected on his long relationship with journalists, recalling a ‘women’s brigade’ who sensed his rise to Gujarat chief minister in 2001.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminisced about his longstanding relationship with the media during a BJP event. He highlighted significant changes in news reporting, from press releases to Instagram reels. Modi shared a personal account of journalists learning about his Gujarat chief minister…

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First reported by The Times of India at 07:00 UTC on 12 Nov.

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  3. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

    'Journalists always catch us off guard': PM Modi recalls how media predicted his 2001 Gujarat move

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminisced about his longstanding relationship with the media during a BJP event. He highlighted significant changes in news reporting, from press releases to Instagram reels. Modi shared a personal account of journalists learning about his Gujarat chief minister…

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  11. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    PM Modi urges media to focus on ‘India's success stories’, takes dig at previous governments

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the media fraternity to highlight India's achievements and success stories, saying positive coverage of the country's progress would help accelerate its journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Addressing journalists at the annual…

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  15. The Morung Express

    'Cameras were few, relationships strong': PM Modi recalls long association with journalists at 'Diwali Milan'

    New Delhi, November 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Diwali Milan programme at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, where he recalled his long association with journalists and said that many of them had attended his oath-taking ceremony in 2001 at their own expense, driven…

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  19. Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    'Press releases to Instagram reels': PM Modi recalls arranging chairs for journalists during his early BJP days

    New Delhi: Recalling his early days in the BJP, when he was responsible for handling media communications, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reminisced about a time when he would arrange chairs and look after journalists at Diwali Milan gatherings. He said he had witnessed the media landscape…

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