Tarun Chugh welcomes Vietnamese delegation, highlights BJP’s history

New Delhi, Oct 11: A high-level delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam, led by Prof Dr Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Member of the 15th National Assembly, visited the headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi. Prof Dr Thang and his colleagues were warmly welcomed by BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh.
In his address, Tarun Chugh spoke to the Vietnamese delegates about the deep history and legacy of the BJP, noting that “every brick of this party is filled with our ancestors’ patience, faith, and extremely hard work, making this office akin to a temple for us.”
Chugh, according to a statement issued here, reflected on the BJP’s roots stretching back over 75 years and its critical role in India’s struggle for independence. He outlined the guiding principles of the BJP, stating, “Our party works on the principle of ‘Nation First, Party Second, Self Last.’ Our mission is to continuously work with a focus on ‘Antyodaya’—reaching out to the individual at the last mile. With this commitment, our Prime Minister and the BJP are driven by the core values of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas’.” He emphasized that this principle guides the BJP’s dedication to inclusive growth and service to all citizens.
The BJP leader highlighted the longstanding friendship between India and Vietnam, marked by shared cultural, traditional, and bilateral ties, as well as India’s ongoing support for Vietnam in semiconductor development. He went on to elaborate on the organisational structure and various divisions of the BJP, mentioning the ‘NaMo App’ and the Prime Minister’s popular ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ both of which have seen remarkable success and popularity in nationwide outreach.
Chugh further noted the BJP’s unprecedented membership growth, with over 20 million active members and more than 108 million members joining through the ongoing membership drive, making it the largest membership initiative for any political party in the world.
He highlighted the Act East Policy driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meant to strengthen and bolster its economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asian countries, especially with Vietnam.
Prof Dr Nguyen Xuan Thang expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and acknowledged the strengthening ties between India and Vietnam, which have grown significantly under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. He emphasised the importance of the visit in promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations.
“This visit reaffirms the commitment between India and Vietnam to strengthen their historic bonds, advance shared values, and build a strong foundation for continued collaboration and partnership,” the statement said.