A man from Vadodara and his family members are on cloud nine since Diwali evening. Gopalbhai Gohil, a businessman, and BJP member will cherish the day of Diwali for the lifetime. The Diwali gift for Gohil was a phone call from India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yes, Modi Ji called Gohil on Diwali.

Gopalbhai Gohil cannot forget the moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him up on phone to greet him on the occasion. PM Modi’s call on his mobile phone around 4:30 pm on October 19 when Gohil was preparing for Diwali was more than a pleasant surprise for him. He was swept off his feet. The feeling is still lingering inside him.

Gopal Gohil is the BJP General Secretary of Ward 13, was among the party workers chosen to have a one-on-one conversation with Modi on the occasion of Diwali. In the telephonic conversation, the audio of which is going viral over messaging app WhatsApp, the Prime Minister can be heard wishing Gohil and talking to him about his work as well as Gujarat Assembly Elections.

Modi spoke with Gohil and his wife for about 10 minutes on phone. The whole conversation is in Gujarati which is unique in the sense that Modi is heard talking to Gohil in a casual and friendly manner. Gohil was amongst thousands of workers who had registered themselves for a conversation with Modi. Only a handful of these persons were picked up for the telephonic interaction.

“All of us were connected to the PM at the same time. While we could hear the conversations between him and others, we could speak only when our turn came,” said Gohil. Gohil said that besides exchanging greetings, Modi inquired about his business. Gohil also asked him about how the party members deal with the vicious campaign by the opposition? “He gave us guidance in this regard,” said Gohil.

The audio clip starts with an operator stating in Gujarat that “Gopalbhai Gohil has now got connected”. “You are no longer muted,” the operator says in English. The conversation also ends with the operator saying “you have been muted”.

Here’s How The Conversation Went:

Gopalbhai Gohil, a stationery store owner from Vadodara in conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi: Hello

Gohil:  Namaste sir.

PM Modi: Namaste Gopal Bhai. How are you?

Gohil: I am doing well, Happy Diwali sir.

PM Modi: Give my Diwali wishes to all your loved ones.

Gohil: Thank you, sir, I take this opportunity to wish you Happy Diwali on behalf of the citizens of Gujarat’s cultural capital Vadodara.

PM Modi: I am deeply indebted to Vadodara, It has bestowed my utmost respect and love. I am grateful to Vadodara. Do you still run the same stationery shop or have you started any new venture?

Gohil: Sir, me and my wife are continuing with the stationery shop near Vraj Siddhi tower in Khanderao Market. I remember vividly seeing you on the Raj Mahal road in Vadodara during a roadshow.

PM Modi:  I remember that day dear friend.

Gohil: I have one question for you. In wake of the recent events in Gujarat and badmouthing by Congress party, how do we prevent our workers from being influenced?

PM Modi: See, ever since the birth of Jan Sangh, unfortunately, we have been destined to be abused.

Gohil: Yes, sir.

PM Modi: Abuses and insults have been written all over destiny ever since we took the plunge in politics. We have succeeded all the while enduring such badmouthing and taking on insults. So my advice is to not worry about the negativity.

Gohil: True.

PM Modi: Can you tell me of anyone election that has not been affected by lies and criticism?

Gohil: Very true sir. In fact, Congress has resorted to it in the past too.

PM Modi: They had even called me ‘Maut nu saudagar’ (merchant of death), do you remember?

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: Now say is there anything worse than that? Words like “murderer”, “blood-stained hands” were hurled at me. But, people are wise and know the truth.

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: Earlier rumors were spread through word of mouth, now it has been replaced by applications like WhatsApp. Let them spread lies. People can make out the difference. So please, do not worry about these rumors or negative campaigning.

Gohil: Sure sir.

PM Modi: Do not let these affect your mind. Instead, focus on spreading our vision and truth. Do not waste your time on rumors, gossip, and lies spread by others.

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: Ignoring these trivial things is the foremost thing you need to follow. What happens usually is people forward these fake messages to others thoughtlessly. We should not worry, as we have been working hard for a noble cause and are following the path of truth.

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: I reiterate, start focusing on spreading the truth and be unaffected by negativity. We have given our blood and sweat for the welfare of our people, so we need not worry about these things. BJP has been in power for so long and there have been no allegations against us.

Gohil: Very true, there have been no allegations against us.

PM Modi: How can they spread lies about us if we are transparent? We have been always right, so be confident. The truth needs to spread.

Gohil: Sure sir.

PM Modi: Very nice talking to you, next time I visit I will definitely to wave at you. Give my regards to all in your family.

Gohil’s wife: We have been waiting to hear from you, sir.

Gohil: Do visit us, sir, we will be delighted.

PM Modi: Definitely, I am coming to Vadodara on October 22.

Gohil: We are well prepared, achieving 150 seats for BJP is our Diwali gift. Goodbye, sir.

Asked whether he had recorded the conversation, Gohil said someone forwarded it to him soon after the conversation ended. He proudly said he has forwarded the audio clip to his friends. “I want them to know that the PM, who is famous world over, had called me and my wife on Diwali,” he said excitedly.

Thus, the conversation ends with the prime minister and Gohil exchanging pleasantries.

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