New Delhi, April 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the dedication and sacrifices of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, saying they endured every hardship, from the Emergency and Congress-era oppression to political violence in states like Bengal, to strengthen the party and serve the nation.

Addressing BJP workers through a video conference on the party's foundation day, PM Modi said, "BJP workers never hesitate when it comes to raising issues connected to the people. They had firm faith that the hard work they were doing would make India's future better. That is why the karyakartas endured every hardship, whether it was the Emergency or oppression under Congress. Many karyakartas even sacrificed their lives. We have ...