PM Modi hails Nitin Nabin’s simplicity, calls him the pride of every BJP worker

New Delhi – In a breezy, un‑scripted moment at a rally in Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a pause, smiled, and singled out Nitin Nabin, a young face of the Bharatiya Janata Party, for something most politicians love hearing – praise for their humility.

"Nitin is the pride of every BJP worker," Modi said, his tone mixing admiration with a dash of friendly teasing. "He lives in a modest house, uses a simple two‑wheeler, and never flaunts wealth. That’s the kind of simplicity we cherish in our party."

The comments came on the heels of a fresh wave of criticism from opposition leaders who tried to paint Nabin as a typical politician living a life of luxury. They pointed to his recent trips and alleged extravagance, hoping to snag a political point.

Modi, however, brushed those attacks aside with characteristic ease. "You can read the headlines, but you cannot read a man’s heart," he remarked, chuckling softly. "Nitin’s mother still lives in a small home in Ranchi, and he walks to work because he believes in staying grounded."

Journalists in the press pool noted the Prime Minister’s relaxed cadence – a mix of short, punchy sentences followed by longer, flowing reflections – giving his tribute an almost conversational feel, as if he were chatting with friends rather than delivering a formal speech.

For Nitin Nabin, the endorsement felt like a validation of years spent in grassroots politics. "I’m just doing my duty, sir," he said, eyes glinting with both surprise and gratitude. "If my simplicity inspires even one worker, then I consider my work worthwhile."

Opposition parties, still sounding the alarm over what they call “political theatrics”, have yet to respond to Modi’s words. Meanwhile, BJP cadres took the Prime Minister’s remarks as a morale boost, chanting slogans and hoisting flags with renewed vigor.

In the grand tapestry of Indian politics, moments like these – a leader praising a colleague’s everyday humility – remind many that beyond the grand strategies and policy debates, personal stories still matter. And for the BJP, that story right now is Nitin Nabin’s simple, unassuming life.