BJP's 'Nation First' Ideology Highlighted at Gujarat Foundation Day

BJP Gujarat Foundation Day Kharge Political Ideology

May 3, 20269 min readAsia

BJP's 'Nation First' Ideology Highlighted at Gujarat Foundation Day

Gujarat CM Patel emphasizes BJP's commitment to national service.

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Originally published by Indian Express.

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CM Patel flags ‘nation first’ ideology; BJP hits out at Kharge at foundation day event - The Hindu

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Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu

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Modi government not listening to anyone: Rahul flags functional problems of OSCs for women - The Hindu

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