FORMER Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should more often meet political leadership

from all sides which may help clear some “misunderstandings” Opposition parties might have about his methods.

Naidu, speaking at the launch of a book on the Prime Minister’s speeches, lauded him for achievements across diverse sectors such as healthcare, foreign policy, technology, and asserted the world was now recognising the rise of India.

“India is now a force to reckon with, its voice is now heard across the world. In such a short span, it is not an ordinary thing. This is because of his actions, because of the guidance he is giving to the people and because of progress that India is making,” Naidu said after releasing the book titled “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas – Prime Minister Modi Speaks (May 2019-May 2020)”.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and Information and Broadcast Secretary Apurva Chandra were also present at the function.