Sometime around Holi in 1998 I happened to be in Delhi. The only time the BJP saw electoral setback was in the year 2000 and that was when Narendra Modi was outside the state.Īs journalists, we have to meet several people but Narendra Modi told me when I was a young reporter that these must not be transactional relations but bonds that last a lifetime. No wonder the BJP has never lost a single election – be it Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or local body, when Narendra Modi was given the task of coordinating the party strategy. Through his political career, party disciple has been paramount for Narendra Modi. His only regret about technology - that the art of remembering phone numbers was going!ĪLSO READ | Modi Model: 20 Years of Efficient and Effective Governance Two virtues that have stood him well, which would serve every political person well are – his sharp listening skills and his love for technology. One of the doctors who knew me told me that similar interactions with Narendra Bhai were very helpful for him to understand current affairs. During the 1990s, I met him at Ahmedabad’s famous Parimal Garden where he was addressing a group of morning walkers. The world saw his ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ in 2013-2014 but I cannot forget how Modi forged a bond with different people over cups of tea by interacting with morning walkers. Narendra Modi’s connect with different sections was also linked to his ability to reach out to different sections of society. He dissuaded them and said it is more important relief work reaches than people going, and that they must keep working for the nation where they are. After the speech, at least 50 people said they want to leave for Latur right away and that Modi’s words have had a great impact on their mind. From the RSS Karyalaya in Ahmedabad, relief material and a few volunteers were sent to Latur. One more of his moving speeches came in 1994 just after the Latur earthquake. He was constantly thinking of innovative ways of uplifting people and transforming lives. Similarly, Modi attached great importance to talking about governance issues in addition to only politics. The party machinery reached out to eminent doctors, lawyers, engineers and teachers to join the electoral and political process. One of his earliest steps was to integrate professionals with the BJP. He took up the challenge of preparing the party for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections. It was in such times that Modi made a shift from RSS to a more political life in the BJP. Hardcore BJP supporters and workers were also uncertain.ĪLSO READ | Lessons For All in PM Narendra Modi’s 20 Uninterrupted Years in Public Office Despite its lackluster governance, bitter factionalism and misplaced priorities, it was unimaginable that any other political party would come to power. The Congress was comfortably ensconced in power, both at the Centre and in the state. The 1980s were an interesting period in the politics of Gujarat. For me, it is the human touch, be it in work or personal interactions that has led to him scaling heights. People often ask what is the one thing that separates Modi. For those of us in Gujarat, we have closely seen the rise of Narendra Modi and how he altered the trajectory of the state.
IATA airport code is TMC.On October 7, Narendra Modi completed 20 years as the head of a government. Tambolaka Airport is located approximately 71.7 miles / 115.3 kilometers west of Waingapu and about 74.6 miles / 120.1 kilometers southeast of Bima. Tambolaka Airport (TMC)ĭistance from Tambolaka Airport to Keka is 85.8 miles / 138.1 kilometers. Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport is located approximately 2.7 miles / 4.4 kilometers east of Waingapu and about 74.0 miles / 119.1 kilometers south of Ruteng. Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP)ĭistance from Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport to Keka is 58.8 miles / 94.6 kilometers. Komodo Airport is located approximately 0.7 miles / 1.1 kilometers north of Labuan Bajo and about 40.3 miles / 64.8 kilometers west of Ruteng. Komodo Airport (LBJ)ĭistance from Komodo Airport to Keka is 39.1 miles / 62.9 kilometers. Tambolaka Airport (85.8 miles / 138.1 kilometers)įrans Sales Lega Airport is located approximately 1.3 miles / 2.1 kilometers northeast of Ruteng and about 40.9 miles / 65.8 kilometers east of Labuan Bajo.Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (58.8 miles / 94.6 kilometers).Komodo Airport (39.1 miles / 62.9 kilometers).Frans Sales Lega Airport (17.7 miles / 28.5 kilometers).