From NRC row to Rahul Gandhi's hug: Top 10 quotes from PM Modi's latest interview

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)

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)

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)

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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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)

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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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)

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)

Reservation is here to stay. Let there be no doubt about it: PM Modi (Photo: PTI)

"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)