Here are the major takeaways from PM Modi's exclusive interview with ABP News
BJP govt brought in progressive work culture in last five years: PM Modi
Aspirations among citizens have risen, 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.
It's not just me but every citizen in the country who wants Ram Mandir to be built: PM Modi
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.
Why don't Muslims of the Nation trust BJP govt?
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.
Why Modi doesn't take Rahul Gandhi's name
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"
On fighting 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi
PM Modi said that it he cant decide from where to fight elections from, it is for the organisation to decide from where he shall contest.
The economic offenders like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya are being jailed because of tough measures being taken by BJP government
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
On Bharatiya Janata Party's split with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir
BJP and PDP had different takes on conducting civil body elections in Jammu and Kashmir. We wanted the panchayats to benefit and get empowered. The PDP had different ideas and dint want elections to be conducted
On BJP winning 272 seats and forming the government after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls
PM Modi said that he does not see any anti incumbancy wave and exuded confidence that the people are happy and satified with the BJP government. The PM added that there is a pro govt wave ahead of the elections which shall be in favour of the BJP
How will BJP fare in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha polls
PM Modi replied that BJP shall better their tally from what they got in the last Lok Sabha elections. BJP-led NDA is all set to serve the people of Uttar Pradesh.