On a question about the middle class – one of the BJP’s core voter bases – PM Modi said that it was time to change one’s thinking about the group.
In an extensive interview with ANI, PM Modi spoke about a wide range of topics including his relationship with Lutyens’ Delhi, upcoming 2019 electoral battle, the Rafale deal, Shiv Sena’s tantrums, the Sabarimala verdict, the Triple Talaq bill, Grand Alliance, Congress, possible ordinance on Ram Temple, farm loans, surgical strikes and former RBI governor Urjit Patel’s tenure.
On a question about the middle class – one of the BJP’s core voter bases – PM Modi said that it was time to change one’s thinking about the group.
PM Modi said: “For middle class, we will have to change our thinking. Middle class never lives on someone’s mercy. They live with dignity and make immense contribution towards running the country. If lower class should get something, that magnanimity, that thinking is also held by the middle class. It is our responsibility to think about the middle class, not only that they vote for us, but in the interest of the country.”
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He added: “Inflation, we have brought it to 2-3% where once it touched 18%, the biggest benefit goes to the middle class. If price rise is controlled the best benefit goes to middle class because they can’t steal, they can’t compromise on daily expenses, so they get relief if no price rise. If we increase medical seats, who benefit? Middle class aspirations have been addressed.”
He added: “Udaan Yojna, for Rs 2500 flights can be taken. Similar examples in Railways. Ayushman Bharat may seem that only the poor get insurance up to Rs 5 Lakh but indirectly, hospitals and other employment generation will happen and the direct beneficiaries would be the middle class.
Mudra Yojna’s 15 crore loans, biggest beneficiary is middle class. If the middle class wanted a loan to build a house they never got relief from banks but after demonetization, loans for middle class is up to Rs 20 Lakh then they will get relief for 5 years leading to 5-6 Lakh in savings.
A start up eco system has been promoted which is being driven by the middle class. There are a number of such examples.”
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