Inviting SAARC leaders sent out a message to world: Modi

Modi lamented that the big event has not been given its due by social scientists and hoped the “world will achieve something out of this” if documented well. He also said social scientists have not discussed the strength of India's democracy.

“The way it should be presented, neither the Election Commission nor the political parties have put it forth across the world,” he said, adding, “This was an election of hope and the results are showing it.”

He hailed party workers and recalled how happy he was when Atal Bihari Vajpayee came to the BJP headquarters first time after becoming the Prime Minister. He also fondly remembered his days when he as a party worker toiled hard for the preparations then.

“When I had urged him (Vajpayee) to visit the headquarters he had asked me what was the need for it. I told him you are now PM and party workers will be so happy to have you among them. We were so enthused. Now I cannot imagine that you are honouring me so much,” he said.