PM Interview: Modi reveals ‘date of surgical strikes attack was changed twice’, Here is why!
During an interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear saying that an ordinance to build a Ram Temple in Ayodhya can only be considered after legal process gets over. "After the judicial process is over, whatever will be our responsibility as a government, we are ready to make all efforts," PM Modi said. Speaking on the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case, PM also targetted the Opposition party and suggested that the judicial process was being slowed down because Congress lawyers were creating "obstacles" in the Supreme Court.
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01 Jan 2019 08:07 PM
Modi says ‘surgical strikes decision was a "big risk" but I was more concerned about safety of soldiers.’ Modi, while revealing details of the military action for the first time, told ANI in an interview that the date of the attack was changed twice, keeping in mind the safety and security of the troops.
During the interview, Prime Minister tried to clear the air on BJP’s apparent contradiction in its stand on the controversial Triple Talaq Ordinance and the ban on entry of women between the age group of (10-50 years) in the Sabarimala Temple by saying the Ordinance against Triple Talaq was brought keeping in mind gender equality and social justice and it should not be seen as interference in religious issues. However, on the entry of women of menstrual age in the Sabarimala Temple and protests by Hindu groups, Prime Minister Modi said that the issue relates to tradition and the Supreme Court judgement that saw a dissent by a lady judge should be read carefully.
Surgical strikes decision was a "big risk" but I was more concerned about safety of soldiers. Modi, while revealing details of the military action for the first time, told ANI in an interview that the date of the attack was changed twice, keeping in mind the safety and security of the troops.
PM Modi says 'even Congress people say Congress is a thought, a culture. When I say Congress-mukt, I want to rid the country from this culture and this sort of thinking. And I say that Congress too needs to be mukt of this Congress culture'
Modi says he would like to thank everyone who acknowledge 'Modi magic'. He says, ‘When my opponents say the Modi magic has disappeared, I feel happy. They believe the magic is there. Woh maantey hain ki Modi magic naam ki koi cheez hai. They have acknowledged the magic, I am thankful.’
On loss in 5 states, Pm Modi says ‘Telangana and Mizoram, nobody gave BJP any chance. In Chhattisgarh a clear mandate was given, BJP lost. But in 2 states there was a hung assembly. Secondly,15 years of anti-incumbency was being fought by our people. We are discussing what was lacking.’
Modi says '2018 was a successful year. Elections are just one facet of a number of facets. If poor are given insurance of upto Rs 5Lakh, Ayushman Bharat Yojna. In such big numbers people were suffering, today they have got treatment, how can I consider this a failure?'
Modi says ‘It is a fact that those considered first family, who ran the country for four generations, are out on bail, that too for financial irregularities. It is a big thing. A set of people, who are at their service, are trying to suppress such information and push other narratives.’
On Demonetization, Modi says ‘This wasn’t a jhatka. We had warned people a year before, that if you have such wealth (black money),you can deposit it,pay penalties and you will be helped out.However,they thought Modi too would behave like others so very few came forward voluntarily.’
Surgical strikes decision was a "big risk" but I was more concerned about safety of soldiers: PM Modi
On Urjit Patel, Modi says 'he himself requested (to resign)on personal reasons. I am revealing for the first time, he was telling me about it for past 6-7 months before his resignation. He gave it even in writing. No question of political pressure. He did a good job as RBI Governor."
PM Modi makes it clear that Ordinance on Ram Temple can be considered only after legal process gets over.
On whether 2019 elections would be anybody vs Modi, PM says 'It is going to be 'Janta' versus 'gathbandhan'. Modi is just a manifestation of public love and blessings.'
Just months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to be interviewed for the first time in 2019.
Background
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first interview of 2019 can be seen at ABP News. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the New Year and hoped that everyone is happy and healthy. On Twitter, he wrote, "Wishing everyone a joyous 2019! May everyone be happy and healthy. I pray that all your wishes are fulfilled in 2019,"
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