Former VP Naidu Says PM Modi To Meet Political Leaders Of All Parties

Meeting leaders may clear "Misunderstandings"

Ahead of a book launch, Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should meet political leadership from all parties more often which may help clear some "misunderstandings" opposition parties might have about his methods.

The former President, while speaking at the launch of a book on the Prime Minister's speeches, lauded him for achievements across diverse sectors such as healthcare, foreign policy and technology, and asserted the world was now recognising the rise of India.

"India is now a force to reckon with, its voice is now heard across the world. In such a short span, it is not an ordinary thing. This is because of his actions, because of the guidance he is giving to the people and because of progress that India is making," Mr. Naidu said after releasing the book titled "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas - Prime Minister Narendra Modi Speaks (May 2019-May 2020)".

Mr. Naidu, speaking at the launch of a book on the Prime Minister's speeches, lauded him for achievements across diverse sectors such as healthcare, foreign policy and technology, and asserted the world was now recognising the rise of India.

The book launch also had the presence of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra.

Mr. Naidu said that despite the Prime Minister's achievements, some sections still have some reservations about his methods "because of some misunderstandings, maybe out of some political compulsions".

"Over some time these misunderstandings will also be cleared. The Prime Minister should also often meet more and more sections of the political leadership this side and that side," the former Vice President said.

At the same time, Mr Naidu said political parties should also keep an open mind and respect the mandate of the people.