EP-174 | Maharashtra Politics, Electoral Debut, Mumbai Roots with Piyush Goyal

Piyush Vedprakash Goyal is an Indian politician and chartered accountant who serves as a cabinet minister in the Government of India. He oversees portfolios including the Minister of Textiles, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. He is currently a Member of Parliament for Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra and serves as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha.

In his 35-year political career, Piyush Goyal has reached several significant milestones. As Minister of Railways, he helped India achieve a safety record with zero passenger deaths in rail accidents. During his tenure as Power, Coal, and New & Renewable Energy Minister, he successfully implemented UJALA, the world's largest LED bulb distribution program. Earlier, he has also been the National Treasurer of the BJP.

In this episode of the ANI podcast with Smita Prakash, Rajya Sabha Leader Piyush Goyal speaks about his Mumbai roots and comments on the splits within Maharashtra's NCP and Shiv Sena.

The senior BJP leader also talks about the party's contribution to India's development. He also attacks the Congress for playing devisive politics and dividing India on caste and religion lines for votes.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Coming Up
1:30 - Intro
2:30 - Electoral Debut
4:35 - Mumbai Roots
6:00 - Sam Pitroda's Divisive Comment
7:50 - Split In The NCP
9:40 - Uddhav Thackeray & Shiv Sena Split
15:10 - "Mera Baap Gaddar Hai" Controversy
16:10 - PM Modi & Sharad Pawar
18:30 - Kejriwal's Bail
20:06 - "India Is The Future"
21:33 - BJP & Nation Building
28:40 - PM Modi's Popularity
34:05 - Congress' Divisive Politics
38:05 - 400 Paar & Low Voter Turnout
40:19 - Congress' LS Campaign
44:44 - "Fear of Riots In Mumbai..."
47:30 - Maharashtra Infra Development
51:36 - 'Fatwa' Politics
53:15 - "India Wants PM Modi Back"
55:55 - "We Are Karyakartas First"
57:45 - New Faces In BJP

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