Narendra Modi Interview Highlights: 2 terms or 10, will work for people till last breath, says PM

During his pre-poll interview to ABP News’s Sumit Awasthi and Rubika Liyaquat, PM Modi flawlessly spoke on all the hotbed issues pertaining to upcoming polls.

Background

Narendra Modi Exclusive Interview LIVE UPDATES: With days left for the much-awaited Lok Sabha Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave an exclusive interview to ABP News which was aired on the channel on April 5 at 8 am. During his pre-poll interview to ABP News’s Sumit Awasthi and Rubika Liyaquat, PM Modi flawlessly spoke on all the hotbed issues pertaining to upcoming polls. The discussion includes issues such as NDA’s victory strategy in the elections, Congress manifesto, Ram Mandir, Nehru-Gandhi family etc. The interview was scheduled for around an hour which later got extended for another 30 minutes as the discussion went on length. During the interview, PM Modi also spoke about economic and national security issues such as demonetisation and its affect on economy, allegations related to Rafale fighter jet deal and others.Taking on questions with sheer confidence, PM Modi during this exclusive interview also put forward Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) views on the forthcoming elections and also claimed that not just his party but BJP’s allies will bag more seats than the 2014 Lok Sabha Polls. In case you are not able to access your television, ABP Live brings to you a detailed copy of Prime Minister’s exclusive interview.

05/04/2019 09:35:06

'We wanted to conduct a non-military, pre-emptive airstrike in Pakistan. We ensured that no Pakistani citizen was harmed in it. We wanted to target only terrorists,' PM Modi said on Pakistan airstrike.

05/04/2019 09:16:45

Since the past week, I have started meeting voters as part of the BJP's campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls . However, I have been in the political landscape for the last 45 years and am well versed with the dynamics, said PM Modi on account of work done in past 60 months.

05/04/2019 09:26:04

Now if the question arises of 60 years or 60 months, i would like to say that the country has observed that a PM has worked tirelessly and does not pose any questions: PM Modi on his 60 months of governance.

05/04/2019 09:12:29

I have made the entire nation my own: PM Modi said.

05/04/2019 09:07:52

First time voters wants strong government and wave for BJP and its alliance is stronger than what we saw in 2014, say PM Modi on country's mood on Lok Sabha Elections.

05/04/2019 09:02:38

People hiding money are being busted, even those who flee abroad are being brought back, this is all due to BJP's stringent crackdown on corruption: PM Modi

05/04/2019 09:01:19

Further speaking about demonetisation, PM Modi said that note ban was a step taken by huge courage which resulted in betterment of country's economy in the long run. PM also said that demonetisation helped in tracking black money and undisclosed income.

05/04/2019 08:55:48

When asked about relation of Narendra Modi from Muslims of this country, the PM said when he was Gujarat CM, he was asked what your government has done for Muslims? PM said he replied by saying 'my government has done nothing for Muslims but also my government did nothing for Hindus too. My government worked for the people of Gujarat.'

05/04/2019 08:50:53

India has a pro-incumbency wave this Lok Sabha Elections. It is a moment to rejoice for the democracy of this country as people are pro-government, says PM Modi on mood of the country ahead of Lok Sabha Elections.

05/04/2019 08:44:03

When aksked about why PM does not take name of Rahul Gandhi during his speeches and rallies, he said: 'I come from a very common background. They come from big family, how can people like us take names of such big people.'

05/04/2019 08:46:52

I am only scared of God and 1.25 billion people of this country. I am scared even if a little trouble is faced by the citizen of this country: PM Modi

05/04/2019 08:41:52

Dynasty politics is not good for the country. We share our thoughts of dynasty with other parties very publicly.

05/04/2019 08:35:01

When asked about his thoughts of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contesting against him in Banaras, PM Modi said that democracy gives right to everyone to contest elections from whereever they want.

05/04/2019 08:33:19

Sumit Awasthi: Is is true that PM Modi has initiated investigation against his political opponents.


PM Modi: Those making such baseless allegations must give proofs. All the cases against these people were there before I came to power. All the cases against them were supressed and now if those cases reopen, what is my fault.

05/04/2019 08:29:58

Rubika Liyaquat asked PM about the allegation of him busy in photoshoot when Pulwama attack took place. PM said: It is shameful that some people think like this, I was not aware that something like this will happen.

05/04/2019 08:25:06

If Pakistan clearly accepts that airstrike killed terrorists then it will be exposed in the world that terrorism pertains in their country: PM Modi on Balakot airstrike

05/04/2019 08:23:43

Speaking about proofs of airstrike on Balakot, PM Modi said that the biggest proof was given was Pakistan itself by tweeting about the attack. Those who are putting allegations or asking for numbers can keep on doing that.

05/04/2019 08:21:39

Electricity has reached every house in Jammu and Kashmir; we have been successful in building toilets in every house: PM Modi on Kashmir.

05/04/2019 08:21:02

On the issue of Kashmir, PM Modi said that we are following the path of former PM Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee who believed on Jamuriyat (democracy), Kashmiriyat and Insaaniyat (humanity).

05/04/2019 08:18:57

PM Modi on Congress manifesto: It is possible to expect a mature manifesto from an experienced party like Congress, but their manifesto has brought a lot of disappointment.

05/04/2019 08:16:48

Due to difference in thoughts, we asked PDP for a re-election in Kashmir but they started threatening that if elections will be conducted they will be revolt. This is when we decided to part ways from the party.

05/04/2019 08:14:59

Further speaking about alliance of BJP with PDP in Kashmir, PM Modi clearly said that it was a 'milawat waali sarkar' (government of mixture). 'Mehbooba Mufti has a different style of working and we have different though process,' PM Modi said.

05/04/2019 08:11:18

Speaking about Congress manifesto and the review of AFSPA act stated by Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi also said that the Congress party has insulted country's Army in its manifesto.

05/04/2019 08:08:29

Further speaking about the recently released Congress election manifesto ahead of Lok Sabha Election, PM Modi said that it is possible to expect a mature manifesto from an experienced party like Congress, but their manifesto has brought a lot of disappointment.

05/04/2019 08:04:22

Aspirations have aroused in country's common man during my tenure, PM Modi said.

05/04/2019 08:02:45

The interview kicked off with Sumit Awasthi asking PM Narendra Modi how was the past 60 months for him and if there was something he could not do. Replaying to which, PM said that during previous government's tenure people did not have aspirations from government. This is what is different during this government's tenure. Common man expects more from government.

05/04/2019 07:54:38

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exclusive interview with ABP News will start shortly. Keep watching this space as we post every details of his pre-poll conversation.