Hyderabad: BJP MP Eatala Rajender on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s people-oriented politics, contrasting it with power-driven governance models that overlook citizens’ real needs.
He made these comments during the launch of Amma Odi Naa Telangana, a book by social activist Nagender. The event, held at the BITS Auditorium in Hyderabad, drew State Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, and several MLAs.
Rajender applauded Nagender’s 18-month journey across Telangana to study village culture and local challenges. According to him, the public and government officials alike supported Nagender, which clearly shows that people respect those who serve with sincerity.
Eatala says true solutions emerge from people-oriented politics
Reflecting on his political experience, Rajender said, “I spent ten years as a student leader and another 25 years as a political leader, visiting villages across the state.” He added that, by directly engaging with people, leaders gain true understanding. Moreover, he emphasized that understanding—not just information—is key to crafting real solutions.
He observed that, even after 79 years of independence, many social problems still persist. However, he noted that only recently have real solutions begun to emerge.
Pointing to key reforms, Rajender said Modi’s decisions—like implementing GST—have transformed India’s economy. For instance, he mentioned that GST collections rose from ₹73,000 crore to ₹2.5 lakh crore. Likewise, he noted that India’s economy moved from 11th to 4th place globally.
Despite these achievements, Rajender acknowledged that challenges remain. For example, tribal areas still lack basic infrastructure. Furthermore, he warned that the wealth gap has increased. Yet, he stated that Modi is introducing policies aimed at closing this divide.
Nagender, in his speech, shared that he visited 8,000 villages and 4,400 schools to observe rural conditions. He stated that he had seen every irrigation project firsthand. Additionally, he announced that he would adopt Patharota village, the birthplace of Komaram Bheem, and continue working for education and health.
