New Delhi, April 6 BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday called upon party workers and leaders to connect with people across the country with complete dedication and commitment and fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve of a developed India by 2047.
Speaking on the 47th Foundation Day of the BJP, Nabin exhorted the rank and file to further expand the party's reach by taking inspiration from the dedication and sacrifice of leaders and workers who contributed to making the BJP the world's biggest political party.
"While we are celebrating, it is also an occasion to take a resolve," the BJP chief said.
"Let us move forward with a resolve to build a developed India by 2047 and fulfill the dream of waving the 'bhagwa' (saffron) from panchayat to Parliament," Nabin said, addressing a gathering at the party headquarters here.
Extending greetings to BJP workers and supporters, he lauded their commitment and reiterated the party's "nation first" principle.
Drawing a comparison with the Congress party, Nabin claimed that while the opposition makes derogatory comments against states and their people out of frustration after losing elections, the BJP does not tire or bow down after a setback.
Nabin was referring to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks about the people of Gujarat and some other states, where he called them "illiterate."
Addressing a rally in Kerala's Idukki district on Sunday, Kharge had said people of the state were "educated and clever" and cannot be misled, unlike those who were "illiterate" in Gujarat and some other places.
"Recently, I heard a statement by the Congress president. When they lose, they become frustrated and start insulting the people of the country and even those in their own states. Even in loss, we move forward with renewed resolve, new thinking, and new hope," the BJP chief said.
Invoking the legacy of party veterans, Nabin said the BJP's journey can be understood through the principles laid down by its founding leaders.
"If we remember the nationalism of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the Antyodaya philosophy of Deendayal Upadhyaya and the good governance model of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, we can truly internalise the BJP's journey," he said, adding that Modi has successfully carried forward these principles.
"If we reflect on the contributions of these three great leaders, it becomes clear that our prime minister has internalised and carried forward their philosophies in a comprehensive manner," Nabin told the gathering.
Referring to Modi's address earlier, Nabin said it provided both a reflection on the party's struggles and a roadmap for the future.
"The prime minister reminded us of our history, our struggles, and also showed us the path ahead," he said.
Recalling the party's difficult phases, he said BJP workers remained steadfast even during periods of electoral setbacks.
"There was a time when the party was reduced to just two seats in 1984, but our workers continued their struggle with unwavering commitment," he said.
The BJP national president said the vision of a developed India by 2047 will not be realised if the party workers sit idle.
"We have seen that in states where the BJP forms government, development works progress. But wherever power slips away from us for any reason, development stops, and destruction and corruption return. Therefore, this is not the time to sit idle. We must continue to struggle and work harder. Even in states where we are forming governments, we need to perform better," he said.
Paying tribute to former party chiefs and generations of party workers, Nabin said the BJP's growth has been a collective effort spanning decades.
Tracing the party's ideological roots, he said that while the BJP was founded in 1980, its guiding principles date back to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Nabin said the BJP's expansion reflects the trust it has built among people through its cadre-based structure and consistent outreach.
He also paid tribute to party workers who lost their lives in West Bengal and Kerala while serving the party. "A few days ago, I visited Kerala and also had the opportunity to go to West Bengal. In Kerala, I met families of party workers -- some had lost their husbands, some their sons and brothers. In West Bengal too, I met workers who have suffered due to political rivalries, losing family members and enduring humiliation. Yet, when I see their determination, I feel like bowing my head in respect," Nabin said.
The BJP also launched a new digital training campaign -- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Mahabhiyan 2026 -- on the occasion.
"Along with increasing numbers, we have resolved to improve quality as well. We have launched a digital training platform for our supporters. Through this, we will be able to take the BJP's ideology deeper into society," Nabin added.