Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Opposition and defended his government on various issues including incidents of mob lynching.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Opposition and defended his government on various issues including incidents of mob lynching.
Speaking to ANI in an interview, Modi touched on several issues including the recent political turmoil over Assam's draft National Register of Citizens (NRC). Slamming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her comments about the NRC, Modi assured that no citizen of India will have to leave the country.
Banerjee had slammed Assam's draft NRC and asked who is the BJP to decide who is Indian or not. Banerjee has also continuously attacked the Modi government over mob lynchings.
Modi's comments come on the day BJP president Amit Shah was in Bengal where he attacked Banerjee for opposing the NRC in Assam.
The Prime Minister also spoke about job growth and claimed that 1 crore jobs were created in the last year alone.
On rising cases of lynching, Modi said that every single incident was deeply unfortunate and everyone should rise above politics to ensure unity and peace in society. Modi said that he and the BJP have spoken against such actions and mindset in clear words.
On much-talked about hug of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Modi said it is up to the people to judge whether it was a childish act or not.
1. NRC: Modi attacks Mamata for 'bloodbath remark'
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Those who have lost faith in themselves, fear loss of popular support and lack faith in our ins titutions can use words like ‘civil war’,‘blood bath’ and ‘Desh Ke Tukde Tukde.’ Evidently, they are disconnected from the pulse of the nation, PM Modi said. (Photo: PTI)
2. No Indian has to leave the country, says PM Modi
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I want to assure the people that no citizen of India will have to leave the country. As per the due process, all possible opportunities will be given to get their concerns addressed: PM Modi (Photo: PTI)
3. More than 1 cr job created last year: Modi on 'unemployment' charges
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More than 1 crore jobs have been created in the last year alone, PM Modi claimed on Saturday. He said the campaign that jobs have not been created must come to a halt. (Photo: PTI)
4. Lynching: We are against such action, and such mindset, says PM Modi
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Speaking on incidents of crime against women and incidents of lynching, PM Modi said, "Even a single incident is one too many and deeply unfortunate. Everyone should rise above politics to ensure peace and unity in our society."
My party and I have spoken in clear words, on multiple occasions against such actions and such a mindset, he said. "It is all on record."
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5. Rahul tried to provoke Gujaratis, didn't work: PM Modi on GST
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Commenting on Rahul Gandhi 'Gabbar Singh Tax' analogy of GST, Modi said, "The Congress President tried his best to provoke people against GST during Gujarat elections, why did the people reject him?" (Photo: PTI)
6. BJP has expanded base over recent years: PM Modi on alliance woes
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When asked if the smaller allies of the BJP are losing faith in the NDA, Modi said, "Two events of the recent past will answer your question- the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha and the election for the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha."
"Outcome of these events should indicate which coalition is intact and which is falling apart. In fact, we got support even from those parties which are not our allies. BJP has consistently expanded base over recent years among people and welcomed more allies to NDA," he added.
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7. Watch the wink and get your answer: PM Modi on Rahul Gandhi's hug
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PM Narendra Modi on Rahul Gandhi hugging him during no-confidence motion debate in Lok Sabha: It is for you to judge whether it was a childish act or not. And if you are unable to decide, watch the wink and you will get the answer.
"I am a humble Kaamdaar. I am nothing compared to the Naamdaars of this country, who have their own unique style of conducting themselves. They decide whom to hate, when to hate and whom to ‘love’ and how to make a show of it. In all this, what can a Kaamdaar like me say?" Modi said. (Photo: PTI)
8. Mahagatbandhan will break down: PM Modi
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The Mahagathbandhan is about dynasties, not about development. The only question is whether they will break up before the election or after: PM Modi (Photo: AFP)
9. Reservation is here to stay, PM Modi assures voters
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Reservation is here to stay. Let there be no doubt about it: PM Modi (Photo: PTI)
10. We wish good relations with Pakistan: PM Modi
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"I have always said that we wish to have good neighbourly relations. We have also taken various initiatives in this regard. I recently congratulated Mr. Imran Khan on his victory in the elections," PM Modi said.
"We hope that Pakistan would work for a safe, secure, stable and prosperous region, free from terror and violence," he added. (Photo: PTI)
