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Leader of opposition L K Advani on Friday proposed a new definition of GDP: 8220;G stands for good governance at all levels, D stands for development of all regions and for all Indians, P stands for protection for every citizen,8221; he said, adding, 8220;If my party and the NDA win the election, it would be our firm resolve to make this part of our common minimum programme.8221;

Earlier, he chose to ignore Prime Minister Manmohan Singh8217;s remark that the previous NDA Government could not inspire the economy because of its 8220;divisive agenda8221;. Both Singh and Advani were speakers at different sessions of FICCI8217;s annual general body meeting. Singh8217;s remarks were brought to Advani8217;s notice, but he did not comment on it.

However, the BJP leader did take a dig at the PM in his speech. 8220;The way this Government has been functioning or has been non-functional, there is no need to comment on its past or present,8221; said Advani, adding that he would reserve his criticism for the Lok Sabha session.