Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Hyderabad on Monday. (PTI)
In an exclusive pre-poll interview with ABP news on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at Congress and called its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls a “hypocrite one.” He said, the Congress has insulted country’s Army in its manifesto and that it is in sync with the language, separatists use for the country.
He accused the Rahul Gandhi-led party of taking a shortcut in their manifesto.
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Talking about Kashmir, Modi termed BJP’s alliance with PDP as ” Milavat wali Sarkar.” He said BJP has worked a lot on Kashmir’s development and today, ” electricity has reached every house in Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.
Modi said that the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP party did not want the panchayats in the state to be empowered.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he speaks during an election rally, ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Gaya, Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
While the Congress has promised to quash the sedition laws if they come to power, PM Modi claimed that they have registered cases of sedition in Tamil Nadu.
“We have ended 1,400 laws. Congress party has registered cases of sedition in TN protests against nuclear power plant. We have to keep trust in the justice system,” said the prime minister.
Talking about Nirav Modi and his extradition, Prime Minister Modi said, "the fugitives are being jailed because of measures being taken by BJP, the fraud has been happening for years but it was caught by us and people like Nirav Modi will be in Jail as soon as he's brought to India
When asked about the launch of NaMo TV, PM Modi said, "I haven't had the time to see the channel." But he added saying that, " I am sure the people of the country have started believing now that Modi doesn't favour the corrupt.
Aspirations among citizens have gone up, BJP brought in progressive work culture in last 60 months, says PM Modi.
"We have brought about a complete revamp in the work culture and style of governance. I had to take some major and tough decisions in the interest of the nation," he says.
Speaking about the Ayodhya dispute, PM Modi says, "It's not just me but everyone wants Ram Mandir to be built." We can only wait for the Supreme Court's decision to find a solution for it.
I have done nothing for the Muslims but neither have I done anything for the Hindus. But I aim that by 2022, each and every family in this nation will get a shelter to live. There will be electricity be it Hindu or Muslim. I follow " Sabka saat, sabka vikas." There's no place for religion in my government.
"Some people use the insecurity of Muslims in an attempt to grasp votes," he added.
PM Modi says, I come from a very ordinary family, I can't take " Big names". I have been made the Prime Minister by the people of this nation"
Talking about SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh, Modi says, "there is a pro-incumbency wave this time. I am part of the public and I will be in support of them. Parties joining together does not prove public's opinion.
When asked about Congress Party's election stratergies, Modi said, " Why is this party, which is almost 125 years old, facing a crisis to elect a good leader."
On accusations by Congress that the Gandhi family has been framed in various cases by BJP govt for political gains, Modi said, " I seek proof from Gandhi family."
Talking about Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics, Modi said, "In Democracy, anyone can contest from anywhere. I don't fear about who are contesting from where, it doesn't matter to me."
Speaking about the Pulwama attack, Modi said, it is important to handle things with a right sense of mind. Cancelling an ongoing rally when an attack happens will only create chaos among the lakhs to people gathered to listen.
Attacking the Pakistan government, he said, " Pakistan should stop sponsoring terrorism."