NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has underlined the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s leadership for the party’s electoral success, saying that sections of voters who did not support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier are now backing the party because of Modi’s popularity.
In an interview with news agency ANI, Dubey said, "Modiji has become the Prime Minister for the third time... if Modiji is not our leader, the BJP may not win even 150 seats (in LS polls)."
Dubey, who represents Jharkhand's Godda constituency and is serving his fourth term in the Lok Sabha, said the BJP’s success is largely due to the trust that people have in Prime Minister Modi.
"When Modiji came, the vote bank that never belonged to the BJP, especially among the poor, shifted towards the party due to their faith in him. Some may like it or not, but it's a reality," he said.
He added that the party will need PM Modi's leadership even in the next general election. "2029 ka chunav bhi BJP ki mazboori hai ki Modiji ke natritav mein ladna padega... (it is BJP's compulsion to fight the 2029 (Lok Sabha polls) under leadership of PM Modi). The BJP needs Modiji... As a party worker, I believe that we need Modiji's leadership," he said.
Dubey stressed that his remarks were based on the political situation on the ground and were not intended to stir any controversy. "My remarks were not meant to be controversial, but rather a reflection of the reality on the ground. The fact that Modi's name alone can secure votes for the party is a testament to his leadership and the faith that people have in him. As long as his body permits, we will need his leadership to achieve our goal of a developed India by 2047," he added.
Responding to a question about Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement regarding stepping down at the age of 75, Dubey said the same should not apply to PM Modi. "BJP needs him. One may agree or not, political party runs on cult...," he said in the interview with news agency ANI.
In an interview with news agency ANI, Dubey said, "Modiji has become the Prime Minister for the third time... if Modiji is not our leader, the BJP may not win even 150 seats (in LS polls)."
Dubey, who represents Jharkhand's Godda constituency and is serving his fourth term in the Lok Sabha, said the BJP’s success is largely due to the trust that people have in Prime Minister Modi.
"When Modiji came, the vote bank that never belonged to the BJP, especially among the poor, shifted towards the party due to their faith in him. Some may like it or not, but it's a reality," he said.
#WATCH | BJP MP Nishikant Dubey says, "...For the next 15-20 years, I see PM Modi only. And it is not only because he is the Prime Minister...When PM Modi came, the vote bank, which was never the BJP's vote bank, especially the poor section of society, became the vote bank of… pic.twitter.com/f9j8KpJKI6
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2025
He added that the party will need PM Modi's leadership even in the next general election. "2029 ka chunav bhi BJP ki mazboori hai ki Modiji ke natritav mein ladna padega... (it is BJP's compulsion to fight the 2029 (Lok Sabha polls) under leadership of PM Modi). The BJP needs Modiji... As a party worker, I believe that we need Modiji's leadership," he said.
Dubey stressed that his remarks were based on the political situation on the ground and were not intended to stir any controversy. "My remarks were not meant to be controversial, but rather a reflection of the reality on the ground. The fact that Modi's name alone can secure votes for the party is a testament to his leadership and the faith that people have in him. As long as his body permits, we will need his leadership to achieve our goal of a developed India by 2047," he added.
Responding to a question about Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement regarding stepping down at the age of 75, Dubey said the same should not apply to PM Modi. "BJP needs him. One may agree or not, political party runs on cult...," he said in the interview with news agency ANI.
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