<p>As Narendra Modi's electoral hat-trick set off debate about his national role, Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today virtually batted for him as BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate saying the outcome showed a new leader who can guide the nation is emerging.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"The (Gujarat) poll results have shown that a new leader who can guide the future of the country is emerging," he said congratulating Modi for retaining power in the assembly polls for the third time in a row.<br /><br />In a statement, Shettar said it is a victory of good governance and development.<br />He also said the people of Gujarat have accorded their approval for "exceptional development politics" pursued by Modi during last eleven years which has come to be known as Gujarat Model.<br /><br />The BJP cadre across the country, especially in the states like Karnataka which are going to polls shortly, are enthused by the party's victory in Gujarat, Shettar said.</p>
<p>As Narendra Modi's electoral hat-trick set off debate about his national role, Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today virtually batted for him as BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate saying the outcome showed a new leader who can guide the nation is emerging.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"The (Gujarat) poll results have shown that a new leader who can guide the future of the country is emerging," he said congratulating Modi for retaining power in the assembly polls for the third time in a row.<br /><br />In a statement, Shettar said it is a victory of good governance and development.<br />He also said the people of Gujarat have accorded their approval for "exceptional development politics" pursued by Modi during last eleven years which has come to be known as Gujarat Model.<br /><br />The BJP cadre across the country, especially in the states like Karnataka which are going to polls shortly, are enthused by the party's victory in Gujarat, Shettar said.</p>