Interview | People of UP want pride in their state, mandate is for governance: Manoj Sinha

How did you enter politics?

As a student I was influenced by an ideology in life and the impact of Hindu University played a role.

In the early days, who pushed you forward?

There was no Godfather. Work, dedication, loyalty is the basis for moving forward in BJP.Those who worked honestly got the chance.

When did Narendra Bhai see you?

I was a member of the Working Committee I can not tell when he spotted me. We met in meetings

How you rate Mr. Modi as a prime minister?

He has awoken the aspirations in the country' and won the trust of the people.

What is the reason for the common man trusting Mr Modi

The poor man feels it's their government and that the government is workig for them. Corruption has ended, and policies got momentum'

Modi ji goes abroad, people shout slogans for him. What do you think?

He is a global leader. He is the most popular leader in the world'

What is special in Amit Shah compared to the earlier party president?

Amit Shah takes every election seriously. He has a killing instinct. He has expanded the party where we were weak

How did the UP miracle happen?

Public was angry with the mismanagement of SP' 'There was attraction for work done at the center'

Is the mandate in UP for good governance or Hindutva?

People of UP want to be proud of their state. Definitely Mandate is for Good Governance.

People of UP hope that Ram temple will be built?

We should try to find solutions in constitutional realm

The Supreme Court, has ordered trial against Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti (in Babri demolition case) ... Any concern about this in the party?

'I cannot give opinion on SC decision'
'Party will consider the decision of the court.

Before you formed the government in UP, your name was discussed as CM. Do you regret?

UP mandate does not belong to any person.This mandate is on Modi ji's work, about . Amit Shah ji's efficiency. Party thoughtfully took a decision on the CM. The media speculated about me.

People are saying a sadhu has been made the chief minister?

Yogi Ji is a 5 time MP from Gorakhpur. His political experience is not less than any.

Yogi ji is considered a discovery in the discussion of the common man. How do you see this?

In UP there propaganda in the name of work. Now the work has started, and has caught media's attention

What will be the priority of Yogi Ji for the next 5 years?

First Priority is to establish the rule of law. 'Second Priority waiving off farmer loans. Third Priority Agricultural Insurance Scheme to benefit farmers.

You tried very much for the development of Varanasi ... do you see a road ahead

Varanasi is the cultural capital of the country. A lot of work has been completed in 3 years. Road, health and electricity are working. It's Eastern UP's good fortune that Modiji is MP from here.

Is there a big project in Ghazipur?

Connectivity is essential for development of city or district. 'There is good connectivity in Ghazipur and adjoining districts.

Throughout the country you are considered as a most successful telecom minister

2 lakh towers in 9 months.People can take information of radiation from the tower at home by depositing Rs 4 thousand rupees' Fines against companies on radiation up to 10 lakhs People can take information from telecom companies on 'bad service'

Talking about the 5G spectrum?

Technologies of 5G are in process. We will decide at the right time. Broadband connectivity plans to be taken to rural areas. 2.5 lakhs of Wi-Fi are being introduced in Hot-Spot Gram Panchayat.

The other operators are frustrated about Geo, the free service has become very popular.

When a new operator arrives, this situation is created due to rivalry. Fiber cable will be inserted in 1 lakh villages in 15 days. One lakh villages will be added to Broad Band in 3 months. Use of data has increased up to 60 percent. People shifted to data instead of voice. This is a sign of the increase in cash economy

Government believed that Consumer Is the King

Modi ji is responsible for ensuring 1 GB data in 20-25 rupees. Other telecom providers also do not have difficulty, we will see.

How did the turnaround of BSNL happen?

Government has paid attention to BSNL. We brought profits to BSNL and it will provide good services in future. Digital India campaign is moving forward

You have done a lot of work in the railway

Expansion of the railway network is a major work of the Modi government. Railway invested Rs 10 lakh crore.