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12 Social Harmony

was about to enter his official residence, for which the auspicious
day of Dhanteras was chosen. For Shri Narendra Modi, this was
not only the ceremony for entering his new residence, but also
an occasion to bring forth the emotion of social harmony flowing
in his heart for a long time. Shri Narendra Modi decided that
the ceremonial Kalash (earthen pot) would be placed in his new
residence by a Dalit girl. What other than this could be a message
of social harmony? On Dhanteras, a Dalit girl named Ravina
Nareshkumar Jadav, placed the ceremonial pot and
Shri Narendra Modi entered his official residence after this
ceremony.

There was a long gap between these three incidents. Shri
Narendra Modi went through different stages of life, but his
thoughts and actions have always been consistent. The strong
flow of feelings towards society and social harmony has been
flowing continuously in his heart.

Shri Narendra Modi is known for giving an emotional touch
to any situation. Once Rakshabandhan was being celebrated at
the Chief Minister’s residence and numerous sisters had come
to tie a rakhi to Shri Narendra Modi. The black commandos
deployed for Shri Narendra Modi’s security were standing
outside. When Shri Narendra Modi entered the marquee, the
assembled sisters started tying rakhis on his wrist. But for Shri
Narendra Modi, Rakshabandhan was not only a festival of the
love between a brother and sister, it was also a festival of social
harmony. He felt those rakhis should also be tied on the wrists
of the black commandos working for his security. He called all
the commandos inside and asked the sisters to tie those rakhis.
The commandos, who were away from their families on
Rakshabandhan, were rendered emotional and they found their
eyes brimming with tears.

I have seen Shri Narendra Modi working since the day of
his lecture on Makarsankranti. Initially, a question arose in my
mind: Does Shri Narendra Modi only talk? Does he only present
ideas or does he put them in action too? After observing his life
and lifestyle, I realize that there is absolutely no difference
between the thoughts and actions of Shri Narendra Modi. This
book is the result of efforts undertaken to understand his ideas.