PM Modi to India TV: ‘Only corrupt people with negative agenda are angry with me’ Unique

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke exclusively to India TV on Saturday ahead of the assembly elections in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. Taking a jibe at the Congress party among other opposition, he said, “Only corrupt people have problem with me to eliminate corruption and destroy their practices. They have a negative agenda.”

Earlier today, PM Modi addressed a rally in Rudrapur in Uttarakhand and Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, after which he spoke to India TV’s political editor Devendra Parashar.

He further said, “Congress is a party which has lost everything, why would people trust it? I met the people of Uttarakhand today, and I can assure that BJP will restore power in the state.”

In a telephonic interview given to India TV, he spoke on many developmental issues related to the election states. He also answered questions related to the remarks made by the opposition.

Asked how he deals with the ecosystem he has created to target him and the Bharatiya Janata Party, he said, “It is natural that a social life comes with criticism. What I do is always criticize the people.” Focuses on my work instead of comments. I keep working even after the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions.”

Assembly elections are due in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. The first phase of polling has been completed in Uttar Pradesh. Assembly elections in Manipur will be held in two phases, while Goa, Punjab and Uttarakhand will go to polls in a single phase.

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