Modi Interview Highlights! With the campaigning for fifth phase of Lok Sabha Election 2019 coming to an end on Saturday, top leaders across parties would now be hoping that their intense canvassing will help them get the desired results. Before kick-starting his campaign for the sixth and penultimate phase of voting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with people and replied to their questions in what was advertised as a historic interview. “Wo ek raat this jisme kayi raaz they..raaz ko raaz hi rehne dijiye (That was a terrible dark night which had several mysteries. Let the mysteries be there),” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said responding to a question from senior journalist Rajat Sharma that how India secured safe release of Wing Commander Abhinandan from Pakistan is such a short time. Watch full video of the interview HERE
Also Read: Akshay Kumar interviews Modi: From love for mangoes to friendship with Mamata – all that PM said
From Lok Sabha elections to Balakot air strike and Congress president Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi answered questions on a range of hot topics during the interview which was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi just a day ahead of the fifth phase of polling.
A total of 51 parliamentary seats across seven states – Uttar Pradesh (15 seats), Rajasthan (12), seven each in Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, Bihar (5), Jharkhand (4) and one in Jammu and Kashmir, will go to polls in the fifth phase on Monday, May 6. VIP seats such as Amethi, Raebareli, Lucknow will also go to polls in this phase.
Live Blog
PM Modi IndiaTV Interview Highlights:
He (Rahul Gandhi) once said that he will bring earthquake with his speech. I waited for it for some time, but nothing happened. It seems that the person who wrote the script of Avengers movie has joined his team, says PM Modi
The Balakot airstrike is among the world's major military actions. However, it has been downplayed amid the noise of elections. 'The exemplary valour India’s Armed Forces exhibited before the World through airstrikes has actually been downplayed due to elections. I hope after elections, the experts will bring to the fore the details of this immaculate operation carried out with ultimate precision,' PM Modi says.
PM Modi reveals how Pakistan was stunned by India's response after Pulwama attack. "Sensing some action by India, Pakistan had deployed all its radar and forces on the border...par humne Jai Bajrangbali bola aur upar se chale gaye," says PM Modi
I went to Lahore to attend the Nawaz Sharif’s family function on an impromptu invitation by him, but only after consulting MEA and India’s security apparatus. That one-hour stay had cleared a lot of misconceptions amongst the people of Pakistan about India, says PM Modi says
The problem with Pakistan is that you don't know whom to talk to...whether the Army, the civilian government or the ISI. On the international stage terrorism is the main issue, not Kashmir, says PM Modi.
'Wo ek raat thi...uss raat mein kayi raaz they. Raaz ko raaz hi rehne dijiye,' says PM Modi when asked how he forced Pakistan to release Wing Commander Abhinandan safely withing 24 hours.
The problem with Rahul Gandhi is that he doesn't study Modi properly . He relies on what is being fed to him by people around him: PM Modi says while responding to a question over the Congress president's constant criticism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares his experience of meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House. " Donald Trump showed me the room of Abraham Lincoln. The meeting lasted nine hours, it was rare because such meetings usually last for an hour or so. The credit goes to crores of Indians not to Modi," says PM.
I thank 130 crore people of our country for voting a stable government. It is this stable and strong government which has changed the world's outlook towards India, says PM Modi.
I have seen and fought several elections, however, this is for the first time that a nation is contesting an election, not a party, says PM Modi
I thank people for the enourmous love and trust they have bestowed upon me. Their love and support is my strength. I bow my head before my countrymen for their support. But I would like to tell you that I am also a human being like you all, I also have some limitations, but I have decided to dedicate my life for the nation , where ever I will be I will toil hard for people of my country, says PM Modi.
While elections and politics will be at the core of PM Modi's interview, one can also expect him to engage with the audience over questions on a lighter note. Modi will also want to highlight the major achievements of his government ahead of the polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections which is scheduled to be held on May 6.
As the anticipation surrounding his interview grows, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tweeted asking people to stay tuned.
During the interaction, which is being advertised as a historic show, PM Modi is expected to share his views over various current topics. From IAF's Balakot air strike on terror camps to Mahagathbandhan's challenge in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, he will be answering questions on all issues which have become the point of discussion in the poll season.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with hundreds of people at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium over a range of issues in a short while from now. The interview-cum-interaction will be hosted by senior journalist Rajat Sharma.