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Narendra Modi to media: Your pen has turned into a broom, thank you

By FnF Correspondent | PUBLISHED: 25, Oct 2014, 13:30 pm IST | UPDATED: 25, Oct 2014, 14:06 pm IST

Narendra Modi to media: Your pen has turned into a broom, thank you

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met journalists for the first time after assuming the office at the BJP headquarters in the national capital. Modi praised the media for their coverage and reporting on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan'.

Modi said, "You have turned your pen into a broom from my 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan'.

He added, "I see media playing a major role in changing the country. Many governments are being forced to wake up. Writing about the Clean India drive is a service to the nation."

Modi's speech only focussed on his Clean India campaign and the media's effort to highlight it. "I am happy that the media is highlighting the Clean India Campaign. I thank you for it. This is a big service being done."

The venue was packed with journalists, editors from various newspapers, television channels.

Remembering his association with the media, Modi said, "I also used to put chairs here waiting for you people. I have had a friendly relation with you."

Always kept the media at arms length, Modi used the event to build a relationship with the media. He said, "I am looking the way to see how I can further deepen my old ties with you all ( media). Hopefully, I will find a way to improve my connection with the media."

After his speech, Modi met every journalist personally and even clicked selfies with them.

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Piyush Goel, Dharmendra Pradhan, Prakash Javadekar, BJP President Amit Shah were also present at the venue.

Power Minister Piyush Goel said, "This shows that media is an integral part. The message is that every part of India joins together to celebrate Diwali for the unity and integrity of India."

The interaction comes a day before the Prime Minister's dinner with the NDA allies.

The event was scheduled to take place at PM Modi's residence, 7 Race Course Road.

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