The Narendra Modi thread

[Sachin=GOD]

It'll be Arun Jaitley' date= leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha from 2014. What about Gadkari, his term is ending in few months as the party president.

I also think so - he would be acceptable to most sections of the BJP and the allies. His term is ending next week and right now it looks like he will get another term. He doesn't look like he can be the PM candidate because not even the BJP leaders would agree to his name and he has absolutely no mass base and doesn't seem to be very intelligent either.

[surajmal]

National BJP is essentially Congress Lite. So, I hope, if Modi isn't the candidate, they don't win in 2014 because by 2019 electorate will be polarized enough that Modi/BJP will be able to walk to 7 race course on their own without any coalition. Mohit Malani ‏@mohitmalani @madhukishwar but how would modi beat his critics within his own party? Where everyone is a pm aspirational candidate Madhu Kishwar ‏@madhukishwar @mohitmalani Half of them are on Congress payroll

[Clarke]

Arre kya PM VM laga rakha hai, its not like Soniaji declares a year earlier the PM candidate for instance in 2004. She'll do the same thing in 2014 since Rahul baba's magic dust hasn't caught on with the mango people. Take a leaf out of that book and concentrate on winning the damn election with your allies. Campaign long & hard, the inflation has already done half your job. PM & deputy election jeetne ke baad :idea: I must have said this on this very thread earlier and am surprised no one else thinks likewise.

[someone]

There was a interesting live debate on a well-known news channel today and really got a true insight towards this Modi debate. There was a newspaper editor who was from Hindu religion arguing against a famous Muslim businessman. The editor openly questioned that he is not a Muslim when that famous businessman praised/credits Modi for his success, achievements. That was very shocking and really showed how things are manipulated in India. Then, there is the biggest myth that Modi hates minorities. Totally unfair.

[Sachin=GOD]

Arre kya PM VM laga rakha hai' date= its not like Soniaji declares a year earlier the PM candidate for instance in 2004. She'll do the same thing in 2014 since Rahul baba's magic dust hasn't caught on with the mango people. Take a leaf out of that book and concentrate on winning the damn election with your allies. Campaign long & hard, the inflation has already done half your job. PM & deputy election jeetne ke baad :idea: I must have said this on this very thread earlier and am surprised no one else thinks likewise.

I think this thing about declaring the PM candidate is more a creation of the media than a requirement. BJP would definitely be in a tough spot for 2014 - if they declare Modi as candidate then he (and the party along with him) would be demonized and it will lead to polarization of votes against BJP. If they declare someone else (Arun Jaitley or Sushma Swaraj etc) then these would be called 2nd choice because they couldn't select Modi. If they don't declare anyone then again they would be criticized for not declaring a candidate and there will be infighting among senior leaders.

[Sachin=GOD]

There was a interesting live debate on a well-known news channel today and really got a true insight towards this Modi debate. There was a newspaper editor who was from Hindu religion arguing against a famous Muslim businessman. The editor openly questioned that he is not a Muslim when that famous businessman praised/credits Modi for his success' date=' achievements. That was very shocking and really showed how things are manipulated in India.[b'] Then, there is the biggest myth that Modi hates minorities. Totally unfair.

Please tell me the name of one Muslim candidate from the BJP in these elections? He may not hate minorities but he is indifferent towards some of them and doesn't seem to be making any efforts to change this.

[someone]

I think this thing about declaring the PM candidate is more a creation of the media than a requirement.

And the root issue is due to the wrong and incorrect perception created of Modi by the rivals and their supporters (media). Don't really underestimate the power of the majority. Particular given recent trends where more people are willing to vote, a truer image of India will show and perhaps one which likes development rather than vote bank politics.

[Sachin=GOD]

And the root issue is due to the wrong and incorrect perception created of Modi by the rivals and their supporters (media). Don't really underestimate the power of the majority. Particular given recent trends where more people are willing to vote' date= a truer image of India will show and perhaps one which likes development rather than vote bank politics.

Doesn't really matter in the age of Coalition politics where the whims and fantasies of regional satraps can make or break Govts. I think you would have realized by now that the likes of Nitish Kumar, Mayawati, Jayalalitha, Mamta etc won't support NDA led by Modi so thats the end of the story for him.

[someone]

Doesn't really matter in the age of Coalition politics where the whims and fantasies of regional satraps can make or break Govts. I think you would have realized by now that the likes of Nitish Kumar' date=' Mayawati, Jayalalitha, Mamta etc won't support NDA led by Modi so thats the end of the story for him.[/quote'] Although not every name you mentioned will do that. Anyways, the demographics of votes is changing rapidly and with that, there can be different trend emerging in 2014. Next, as mentioned, the root cause behind all these so called controversies associated with Modi is incorrect perception created by his rivals. Like a Muslim is not a real muslim if he praises Modi. Development only happens when the minorities get about everything instead of development of all citizens. This is a ongoing propaganda trying to degrade Modi by having totally different standards for him.

[Sachin=GOD]

Although not every name you mentioned will do that. Anyways, the demographics of votes is changing rapidly and with that, there can be different trend emerging in 2014. Next, as mentioned, the root cause behind all these so called controversies associated with Modi is incorrect perception created by his rivals. Like a Muslim is not a real muslim if he praises Modi. Development only happens when the minorities get about everything instead of development of all citizens. This is a ongoing propaganda trying to degrade Modi by having totally different standards for him.

But the problem is that Modi has done nothing to show that what these people are saying is wrong - he has shown absolutely no affinity towards the Muslims, hasn't given ticket to even a single Muslim candidate and I even read some articles that he campaigned less in areas with Muslim majority - now some of it might be propaganda but there's definitely some truth in it. So unless he does something to that show that these people are not reporting the truth, this propaganda will be seen as the reality of Gujarat.

[ravishingravi]

But the problem is that Modi has done nothing to show that what these people are saying is wrong - he has shown absolutely no affinity towards the Muslims' date= hasn't given ticket to even a single Muslim candidate and I even read some articles that he campaigned less in areas with Muslim majority - now some of it might be propaganda but there's definitely some truth in it. So unless he does something to that show that these people are not reporting the truth, this propaganda will be seen as the reality of Gujarat.

I am not sure how gifting tickets to win over sections of community is a sign of inclusive leader. To me, that is the exact definition of vote bank politics. I want to see results in terms of votes and development of minorities ( not including hand outs necessarily ).

[Lurker]

I am not sure how gifting tickets to win over sections of community is a sign of inclusive leader. To me' date=' that is the exact definition of vote bank politics. I want to see results in terms of votes and development of minorities ( not including hand outs necessarily ).[/quote'] Arre he is on your side bhai. RSS swayamsevak hai woh, dont go crazy on him :headshake: By the way, Arun Jaitley would be a very good candidate :hatsoff::hatsoff:

[Sachin=GOD]

Arre he is on your side bhai. RSS swayamsevak hai woh' date= dont go crazy on him :headshake: By the way, Arun Jaitley would be a very good candidate :hatsoff::hatsoff:

I izzz not a supporter of Modi

[someone]

But the problem is that Modi has done nothing to show that what these people are saying is wrong - he has shown absolutely no affinity towards the Muslims' date=' hasn't given ticket to even a single Muslim candidate and I even read some articles that he campaigned less in areas with Muslim majority - now some of it might be propaganda but there's definitely some truth in it. So unless he does something to that show that these people are not reporting the truth, this propaganda will be seen as the reality of Gujarat.[/quote'] And the media is selling this exact point. I guess you are one of their customers or actually victims. There is a lot of wrong in that statement. There was a recent debate on this same very topic where a Muslim disagree with that idea but he was quickly questioned about being a Muslim by the so called "secular" Indians. That's the sad reality of today. No one mentions that they have the highest number of Muslim policeman under Modi administration . No one mentions that the previous administration also did not have Muslims candidates. The very fact that there needs to be a Muslim at top roles in the name of "development" is terrible. Also the the ruling government who claims to work on minority appraisal has never had a Muslim PM/ president despite being in the governance for several decades. Development does not mean minorities have to be in the ruling seats. There are a lot of minorities who are happy under Modi adminstration and thus it's an insult to them when you question that's not the case.

[Clarke]

I am not sure how gifting tickets to win over sections of community is a sign of inclusive leader. To me' date=' that is the exact definition of vote bank politics. I want to see results in terms of votes and development of minorities ( not including hand outs necessarily ).[/quote'] Its still a valid question (for both sides in Guj): Are there no competent potential MLAs in the entire state from the minority community ? If they win in 2014, you might just see Khurshid as PM or (surprise!) Ghulam Nabi Azad as an olive branch to the Kashmiris.

[someone]

If they win in 2014, you might just see Khurshid as PM or (surprise!) Ghulam Nabi Azad as an olive branch to the Kashmiris.

That will be part of the propaganda but the stage seems set for Rahul Gandhi. Congress work on dynasty and that will long continue. It's a huge shame that the world biggest democracy continues to elect the same government who doesn't follow that principle themselves.

[surajmal]

The Kettle Hits Back Anti-Modi crusaders run their rabid campaigns blindfolded MADHU PURNIMA KISHWAR

The systematic demonisation of Narendra Modi in the media began with Medha PatkarÃÔ Narmada Bachao Andolan. Though Patkar has played a historic role in raising awareness about the plight of villagers whose lands are arbitrarily taken away for mega dams and Ã…Ã…evelopment projects? she did an incalculable harm to her own cause by overstating her case, especially with regard to resettlement operations of dam oustees in Gujarat. It projected Modi government in particular and all Gujaratis in general as intrinsically demonic forces that were out to decimate the ÅÑoor tribals? But when I went to Gujarat to do a small reality check first hand, I was appalled at the wide gap between the NBA propaganda and the reality on the ground. There was serious mismatch between the NBA critique of Modi and the reality of resettlement in Gujarat. That gave me the first glimpse of the power of Modi the doer, an able administrator capable of delivering what he promised. He took up the challenge posed by NBA in all seriousness and provided the first of its kind rehabilitation anywhere in India. That is why dam oustees voted with their feet and abandoned the NBA plank. I hope to tell that story another time. But from then on, Modi became the most favoured hate object of leftists, liberals, feminists, radicals, environmentalists et al. However, the Gujarat riots of 2002 converted Modi bashing into an extremely rewarding career advancement strategy for media persons, NGO activists, academics and sundry intellectuals. Conversely, you are condemned to lifelong perdition, treated as a political and intellectual outcast subject to unending vilification campaigns starting with being labelled a fascist if you dare say one word either in defence of Modi or suggest a bit of caution to Modi bashers. As the Congress party seems on decline there is increasing desperation in the air for all those who have survived on the PartyÃÔ patronage. The possibility of Modi emerging as a winner has put them in panic. That is why the media in general and TV anchors in particular have gone so overboard in demonizing Modi that even people like me who have been consistent critics of BJP feel revolted enough to say: ŵhis has gone too far. Please donÃÕ manipulate us beyond our tolerance limit. We would be guilty of the worst form of intellectual cowardice if we kept quiet now. Let me illustrate why I say this from examining some of the key charges against Modi. Riot After Riot The most unforgivable crime attributed to Modi is that he orchestrated the ÅÆthnic cleansing of Muslims in 2002. He is alleged to be a man with a fascist mindset with Muslims of Gujarat supposedly living as an endangered minority in perpetual fear and insecurity. Interestingly this charge is most loudly and aggressively levelled by NGO activists who have received massive supportÃÇinancial material and political form the Congress party and its governments as well as powerful international donor agencies. As far as riots, communal massacres and divisive politics is concerned, no party in India dares match the track record of Congress party in post independence years. It starts with gross mishandling of Kashmir through rigged elections, installing puppet regimes and then misusing the army to deal with the resulting popular discontent and disaffection. The result is for all to seeÃÕens of thousands of killings and 'disappearance' of Kashmiri Muslims, near total cleansing of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley, and permanent regional and communal polarisation in the state. The Khalistan wave in Punjab was also a creation of the Congress party through propping up Bhindranwale with a view to wresting control of resource rich gurudwaras and Punjab Assembly from the Akali Dal. The same foolish formula was applied in Sri Lanka by propping up the murderous LTTE which exacerbated ethnic strife leading to endless massacres total brutalisation and marginalisation of Tamils in Sri Lanka. Even with regard to Muslims, the riots politically orchestrated by the Congress in Jamshedpur, Bhiwandi, Bhagalpur, Hyderabad, Bokaro, Meerut, Malliana, Mumbai, Nellie and a host of other towns and cities as well as the most recent riots in AssamÃÂll under Congress rule are not forgotten by the Muslim community which has stopped being a captive vote bank of the Congress. Media collaborates with the Congress party in trying to make the country forget that the guilty of all these massacres have not been punished. Gujarat itself was a tinderbox since the 1960s ever exploding into communal and caste riots after Indira Gandhi assumed power at the centre and Gujarat was ruled by her hand-picked chief ministers. Congress not only sowed the seeds of communal discord but also harvested several bloody crops from those poisonous seeds. The killings in 1969 and 1985 were on much larger scale and the violence lasted far longer than in 2002. By contrast BJP tried harvesting only one cropÃÕhat too in collaboration with the Congress party. The difference is the Congress party has not learnt any lessons whereas Modi became far wiser from the blunder of 2002. Those pillorying Modi for 2002, display total amnesia over the fact that Congressmen and women had gleefully joined VHP/BJP goons in the 2002 massacre as well. It has consistently projected 2002 riots as a one way massacre of Muslims by Hindus. But as per figures given by the Congress partyÃÔ minister of state for home Shri Prakash Jaiswal on 11 May 2005 in Parliament, those killed included 790 Muslims and 254 Hindus while 223 persons were reported missing. But anti- Modi brigade routinely overstates the case by talking of ÅÕhousands of Muslims being butchered without every acknowledging Hindu casualties. Nor is the death of 59 Hindus burnt to death at Godhra railway station ever treated with the same seriousness. In fact, many among the Modi-bashers brazenly allege that the Godhra train massacre was a VHP/BJP conspiracy, even though several known Congressmen have been convicted by the courts for that mass murder. Compare 2002 Ahmedabad to 1984 anti Sikh riots in Delhi. Over 3000 Sikhs were butchered in Delhi alone, with thousands more in different towns and cities of north India. The anti-Sikh massacre of 1984 saw Congressmen lead killer-mobs who gang raped Sikh women, looted and burnt innumerable Sikh homes and properties, and roasted alive thousands of Sikh men in broad day light with the police merrily assisting the gangsters. Not a single Hindu rioter died at the hands of Sikhs or in police firing. The massacre was not confined to Delhi. Similar mode of butchery took place in several north Indian cities and towns. Uncounted Sikhs were pulled out of trains and set on fire. For three long days and nights the police either stood and watched the fun or actively assisted hired assassins. No Hindu homes were burnt in retaliatory violence by Sikhs. No Hindu had to go and live in refugee camps. But in Ahmedabad, thousands of Hindus, a large number of them Dalits, had to take shelter in refugee camps. There were several instances of Muslim attacks on Hindu homes and shops. 34 Muslims have been sentenced by courts in Gujarat. But this is never mentioned even in passing in media discussion on 2002. Numerous Congressmen have been indicted by courts and sent to jail, not only for their role in the Godhra train massacre but also in subsequent riots in Ahmedabad and other cities. However, there is studied silence in the media when Congressmen are indicted for the violence. But indictment of BJP leaders is gloated over for days on end. I seriously believe that the dubious role of the Congress party in Gujarat riots needs to be thoroughly investigated by an independent credible agency. There is far more to it than has come out thus far because of media complicity. Is Gujarat Development Not Inclusive? Another charge repeated over and over again is that ModiÃÔ model of development is not ÅÊnclusive? Firstly, this implies that development in Congress ruled states is ÅÊnclusive when we are witnessing daily exposes of the Congress party ÃÑromoting crony capitalism and indulging in unashamed loot of public money and natural resources. During the run up to the Gujarat Assembly elections, national TV channels vied with each other to convince us that rural Gujarat is reeling under water scarcity, crop failures, droughts anti-farmer policies of the Modi government, especially with regard to tribal areas. Compare this to the information provided to me by Chairman of the National Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices Dr Ashok Gulati among the most knowledgeable and respected farm policy experts in India, appointed to this post by none other than Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. I quote from an interview he gave me in January 2012. Ÿhile in large parts of India agriculture is in deep crisis and growing at 2% per annum, the rate of growth in Gujarat has been over 10%. A major factor for this consistent growth is the efficiency and speed with which Gujarat government has worked to spread irrigation. The check dam movement started by a religious leader in Gujarat has been carried forward in a determined manner by ModiÃÔ government. He got all manners of civil society organisations as well as village and caste panchayats involved in building 120,000 check dams. He also started the Khet Talawadi programme for creating a pond in every field. He told the farmers, I will give you funds under NREGA to build a pond on your farm if you earmark 5% of your land for this purpose. As a result of this mass participation in recharging groundwater, Gujarat is the only state in the country where water table is rising while it is fast depleting in most other states of India. While in other states, NREGA has created major distortions in the farm sector, made farm labour scarce and farming non-viable, in Gujarat it has given major boost to farm sector through careful targeted use of NREGA funds for improving productivity of individual farms instead of siphoning off funds through corrupt means. Moreover, Gujarat government is providing 90% subsidy for drip irrigation in order to being about efficient water utilisation. This too has spread fast because of proactive approach of Gujarat government. As a result even in water scarce tribal areas farmers are harvesting three crops a year. Modi has invested Rs 1200 crores for reforming the power sector under the Jyoti Gram program. No more free power with strong measures in place against power theft. But every household, rural and urban, is provided 24x7 power supply. The farmers are assured 8 hour supply for irrigation at pre announced timings. He has separated domestic lines from those going to farms and invested in technology to stop power thefts. Power subsidy is actually going down in Gujarat while its availability has increased manifold. Gujarat is actually selling surplus power to other states. No other state of India has succeeded in such far reaching power sector reforms. If this is not inclusive development, what is? Does one hear one good word in the media on this account? ModiÃÔ government has built the best roads in the countryÃÃot just Expressways but even rural roads are far better than in most other states. This enhances connectivity of farmers with marketing and purchase of inputs. Any acknowledgement from compulsive Modi bashers that this is a hallmark of inclusive development? I havenÃÕ heard any yet. Ashok Gulati also provided a vivid description of how every year in the lean months of May-June, Modi, with his entire official team, plus leading scientists of agricultural institutes of Gujarat, along with private companies involved in farm technologies, tours each of the 18000 plus villages of the state. This brings the highest echelons of the government as well as latest agricultural scientists with their latest quality seeds and technologies to the farmers' doorstep. This too is an important reason why agriculture is prospering in Gujarat but languishing in most other states of India. Dairy farming in Gujarat has always been a strong point. This is witnessing further growth thanks to better road connectivity, water availability and spread of economic prosperity. Gulati also explains that Bt Cotton has produced an economic miracle in Gujarat. Cotton yields have gone up by 80% in Gujarat while pesticide consumption has come down dramatically. Gujarat government made it easy for its farmers to access high yielding sturdy seeds whereas the UPA government under pressure from ill-informed NGOs is putting all manners of hurdles in farmers acquiring better seeds. As per GulatiÃÔ estimates, Bt cotton has created a Rs 10,000 cr export potential per year. However, in Maharashtra Bt cotton is comparatively less successful; it has even led to farmer suicides and economic distress. This is because over 50% of the cotton crop area in Gujarat is irrigated while Vidarbha is growing cotton with less than 5% area under irrigation. Bt cotton canÃÕ grow without assured irrigation. If this is not inclusive development, what is? Are Gujarati Muslims Endangered Minority? Even the Prime Minister of India joins the unholy chorus and tells Muslims in Gujarat that they are unsafe in this state, unless they vote Congress back to power. Such irresponsible statements are expected from NGOs playing to international galleries who fund and support them but coming from national media or the PM of India, it is a shocker. Apart from other considerations, does he realize how much legitimacy such falsehoods lend to jihadi terrorists of Pakistan? How safe Muslims are in Congress ruled states became evident during the recent communal massacres in Assam when lakhs were uprooted from their villages and forced to take shelter in make shift refugee camps. Muslims of Kashmir donÃÕ think that Congress-NC rule has brought safety and security to them. The kid glove treatment and patronage Shiv Sainiks and MNS get in Congress ruled Maharashtra is not the surest recipe for Muslim wellbeing. That Bal Thackeray himself was propped up by Congressmen to finish the communists and trade-unions in Bombay or that Raj Thackeray gets soft-treatment because his MNS is seen as a spoiler that divides the ant-Congress vote in Maharashtra, thus helping Congress electorally, is of course never mentioned in media discourse. One can list endless such examples. Have Sonia Gandhi or Rahul ever been taken to task on this account? Even the highly partisan Sachar committee report provides concrete evidence that Muslims of Gujarat are doing far better than Muslims of Congress or Left ruled states in matters of education, jobs, business opportunities as well as crime-free environment. Recently, the Times of India reported that Gujarat with a 9 % Muslim population has 10% Muslim personnel in its police stations. No other state matches this figure. If this is not proof of inclusive governance, what is? Not a single TV channel thought this vital piece of information worth 5 minutes discussion even though it belies the myth of systematic discrimination against Muslims. The demonisation of Modi is so compulsive and thorough that no matter what he does, the media throws muck at him. If he undertakes Sadbhavna Yatra to reach out to Muslims, he is berated for tokenism. If he is flocked by Muslims, if prominent Muslims join BJP or endorse his politics, he is accused of empty tokenism while those Muslims are attacked as traitors. I did not see one newspaper or TV channel give the slightest bit of importance to 120 Muslims winning zilla parishad elections as BJP candidates in the recent most elections to local bodies. But if Modi does not field any Muslim candidates for Assembly elections he is castigated, ridiculed for days on end by secular intellectuals and TV anchors ModiÃÔ biggest contribution is the marginalisation of VHP and the RSS and their divisive agendas. He consistently addresses six crore Gujaratis, this includes all minorities. In fact, in this election VHP lumpen and RSS have provided foot soldiers for Congress candidates. The open alliance of VHP, RSS with the Congress party against Modi itself testifies that Modi has risen above divisive agendas and come to occupy centre stage. It is for ÅÔecularists to say what implications it has for the Congress party. Apart from the fact that Gujarat has had no riot, no retaliatory violence since 2002, not even when jihadi bombs exploded in Surat in 2008, Gujarat has far lower crime rate than most other states of India. Industry is flourishing because of social peace and stability. Today Muslims of Gujarat are clearly scripting a new role for themselves and a new equation not just with Modi but also those who want to keep scratching their wounds and encashing their real and imaginary vulnerabilities. They are letting the world know that they can speak for themselves and manage their affairs without the help of manipulative mediators.

http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?283393

[jairamesh]

It is nearing 30 years now, and not a single conviction. Congress has done an amazing job. Long live the Gandhi family and their minions.

Compare 2002 Ahmedabad to 1984 anti Sikh riots in Delhi. Over 3000 Sikhs were butchered in Delhi alone, with thousands more in different towns and cities of north India. The anti-Sikh massacre of 1984 saw Congressmen lead killer-mobs who gang raped Sikh women, looted and burnt innumerable Sikh homes and properties, and roasted alive thousands of Sikh men in broad day light with the police merrily assisting the gangsters. Not a single Hindu rioter died at the hands of Sikhs or in police firing. The massacre was not confined to Delhi. Similar mode of butchery took place in several north Indian cities and towns. Uncounted Sikhs were pulled out of trains and set on fire. For three long days and nights the police either stood and watched the fun or actively assisted hired assassins. No Hindu homes were burnt in retaliatory violence by Sikhs. No Hindu had to go and live in refugee camps. But in Ahmedabad, thousands of Hindus, a large number of them Dalits, had to take shelter in refugee camps. There were several instances of Muslim attacks on Hindu homes and shops. 34 Muslims have been sentenced by courts in Gujarat. But this is never mentioned even in passing in media discussion on 2002.

[jairamesh]

I am no fan of BJP's politics but the sheer drive by the media at demonising Modi and more significantly (and unfortunately) pot shots taken at 60,000,000 Gujaratis in the last four to five years, would have made you think Modi and Gujarat was sovereign enemy nation. The whole debate has been so twisted by the Media to provide a bias opinion, that now anti-BJP'ers are softening because of this hypocrite Modi hatred displayed by the Media.

[Clarke]

Press Council of India Chairman Markendya Katju on Sunday hit out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi describing as ÅÑhoney his claims of development in the State and saying its malnutrition rate was worse than Somalia. Mr. Katju said Mr. Modi had made tall claims about the development in Gujarat but pointed out that the living standards of the common people was still ÅÂbysmal? Citing figures, he told reporters that GujaratÃÔ malnutrition rate was higher than that of poor countries like Somalia in Africa. Mr. Katju said the development claim in Gujarat was ÅÑhoney? since it had not helped the common man in any way. The time may come when the people of the State would themselves realise that the development about which Mr. Modi boasts a lot was of no use to them, he said. He also touched upon the 2002 post-Godhra riots. ŵhere is no way in which the blot on Mr. ModiÃÔ name due to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots can be wiped out, Mr. Katju said. Asked what he thought of Mr. ModiÃÔ third successive win in Assembly elections, he said that everyone knows how polls are fought and won these days in the country. He said that in sharp contrast, there was no blot on another BJP-ruled State Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh ChauhanÃÔ name.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/modis-development-claim-phoney-says-katju/article4232784.ece