Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Delhi BJP's new office on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. The party's national president JP Nadda was also present for the occasion. In addition, the ceremony also saw the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdev, Union Ministers, MPs, MLAs, councillors, and party workers. The newly built office is located close to the BJP's national headquarters and replaces the old state office which was operating from Pandit Pant Marg. The inauguration, falling on the seventh day of Navratri, is a major milestone for the Delhi BJP which has so far functioned from rented or temporary offices.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi hailed the reforms his government brought in the GST. He also reiterated that the country should now become self reliant by embracing Swadeshi.
"We must ensure that the benefits of the Next Generation GST refunds reach the common people. We must inform customers and educate our shopkeepers. Where we are in the opposition, our responsibility increases even more, the government there passes the full benefit of the GST reduction to the public, we must ensure this...We have to make India self-reliant and embrace Swadeshi. It is the responsibility of BJP workers to ensure that every shop has a board, and a large one with the inscription "Say with pride, this is Swadeshi." This should be displayed in every shop. This is the responsibility of every BJP worker. The less our dependence on foreign products, the better it will be for the country," PM Modi said.
Know about the Delhi BJP's new office
- The Delhi BJP's new office has been constructed on an 825 square metre plot with a built-up area of 30,000 square feet. The five-storey building also includes two basement levels for vehicle parking.
- The design incorporates elements of South Indian architecture, with tall pillars at the entrance and façade. The building has been designed to be eco-friendly and equipped with modern facilities.
- On the ground floor, there is a conference room, reception area and canteen. The first floor has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 300.
- The second floor houses the offices of various party cells and staff members, while the third floor is designated for vice-presidents, general secretaries and secretaries.
- The top floor is reserved for the Delhi BJP president and the general secretary (organisation). It also includes rooms for Delhi MPs and state-level in-charge leaders.
- The project cost stands at Rs 2.23 crore and provides significantly more space than the existing office.
Delhi BJP president on the new office
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva congratulated party workers on the completion of the new office. He recalled that BJP national president JP Nadda had performed the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony on June 9, 2023. "The party's first office was at Ajmeri Gate. Later, it was shifted to Rakabganj Road and for nearly 35 years it functioned from 14 Pandit Pant Marg. Now the office will move to the new building on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. The journey has been full of struggle but it is remarkable," Sachdeva said. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union ministers, senior BJP leaders and thousands of party workers.
ALSO READ: BJP appoints Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as incharge for Bihar Assembly elections
