Narendra Modi

NDA's PM candidate & Chief Minister of Gujarat

Decentralization, Empowerment, Good Governance, Team India - My Thoughts in Recent Interviews

April 26, 2014

In the last few days while I have been busy campaigning & visiting different parts of the country, I have also given several interviews to leading news channels explaining my views, opinions, plans & strategies on questions related to the campaign, Indian Economy, and on the personal & administrative fronts.

Sharing a few excerpts from these interviews along with links to the full interviews…

Interview with The Economic Times –

I Believe in Decentralisation & Empowerment!

“We are very clear that we want a government that does not shy away from taking decisions. We would like a stable policy framework and whatever incentives and tax structures are there should be made known to investors upfront. There should be credibility, clarity and continuity in both policy formulation and its implementation…

I also believe in delegation, decentralisation and empowerment. We should work with the principle that what can be done at a lower level should never be escalated to a higher level.”

My full interview with Economic Times -http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-04-22/news/49318830_1_fdi-policy-continuity-upa-government

Interview with CNBC

Need of the Hour is ‘Team India’!

“The Government at the Centre should have only one mindset - Team India. For the first time, a person has emerged who has the experience of running a state, and understands the problems that states face while dealing with the Government in Delhi. Team India means the CMs of states and the PM. See the change in the country once this Team gets to work.”

“There will be growth only if the Center takes the states into confidence. There is only 4 per cent agricultural growth in the country. States which are doing well certain fields should be encouraged. There has to be some flexibility in allocating money to states. If the state has good roads but needs money to provide water then the state should get that money.”

“ Our focus will be on branding the smaller cities so that tourism can grow” My full interview with CNBC

Link to Hindi transcript - http://www.narendramodi.in/excerpts-of-shri-narendra-modis-interview-to-cnbc-awaaz/

Interview with Hindustan Times-

We will create special courts to try corrupt & criminal elements in every party

“The two recent books by Sanjay Baru and PC Parakh reveal India has not had a functioningprime minister for nearly a decade. What Baru calls an "Accidental PM" has presided over a "detrimental government" for India. In the NDA, the youth and the voters of this country have been presented with an alternative that connects with their dreams and aspirations. The response we are seeing is a reflection of that.”

“Our guiding mantra remains ‘nation first, party second, self last’ and each and every one of us in BJP are living by this ideal.” The full interview

Interview with ABP NEWS

Because country needs a change…

“2014 poll has brought hope. There is distrust, stagnancy and immense corruption around. On one hand people are hugely disappointed and on the other hand people are thinking whether there is a place where such dirty politics doesn’t exist? Will the country run with a squabble (tutu main main). BJP with its track record has developed a trust among the people. This is on the basis of good governance and other is of development. Country needs a change and even the poor realise it now. This election is not about arithmetic calculation but of the chemistry & feeling of 125 crore people. 232 seats which have gone to polls has exposed the body language of Congress, you can see the kind of language they use. Due to these reasons, people will make BJP & NDA victorious.

In a big country, suppressing regional expressions will inflame tensions: My candid chat with ABP News

Interview with ANI

I am not going to Banaras to defeat anybody, it is not my aim. I’m going there to win hearts of the people.

“The BJP belongs to the rural people, farmers, backwards, north-south-east-west, on every crossing of the country. In these elections also we are performing on every front. Thirdly, earlier BJP was considered as an untouchable party where only Shiv Sena (and Akali Dal) were considered the allies. But for the first time there has been a party that has forged a prepoll alliance with 25 parties. It is unprecedented.”

“If people will give me time, then that will be limited to 60 months. In these 60 months, I will rather make a new garden than wipe out other people’s garbage” My full interview with ANI

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Mohan Kumar
Chairman & CEO -Sandy Resources
Modi means Business. Modi means Growth and Development with clean and good Governance, should be your goal and eradicate corruption n bring Tax Reforms .... Mohan Kumar
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Deepak Kala
Senior Research Associate - Business Research @ McGraw Hill Financial-S&P Capital IQ
Sir, would appreciate if a platform can be built where individuals can share their ideas with you on bringing efficiency and effectiveness in public services. Since it is the common man of our country who goes through a harassing time while dealing with public/Govt officers, it would be great if this "harassing time" can be channelized into providing and sharing ideas and innovative thought on developing long-term solutions for such issues. Witt such a vast young, tech-savy talent pool that our country has got, we should be given a such platforms where the young guns (or any other citizen) can provide a "business plan" for removing the anomalies encountered in day-to-day public services.
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RAVINDRANATH TRIPATHI
EX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ DIR at MPEL
DEAR MODI JI, I HAVE SEEN GUJARAT DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE IN PREVIOUS 13 YEARS STAYING IN VADODARA; I HAVE SEEN MP AND CHHATTISGARH DEVELOPING. AM SURE INDIA WILL TOUCH ALL HEIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTS. WE ALL ARE WITH YOU.
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Dinesh C. Srivastava
Additional General Manager at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, Ministry of Defence
Modiji, How you will ensure that people whose land is acquired for industries or other infrastructural development get a social safety and security net till their capacity is developed for self sustenance without land as lump sum money paid gets exhausted very fast.
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3 hours ago
The Rose
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Dear Modii Ji u r the for India India will change for better in ur hand in sha Allah dear modii j I like u n luv nt like the others nope as a person I like n luv u .. U r d best take care
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15 hours ago
Sukumar Banerjee
JYOTISH SAMRAT & TANTRA SAMRAT at HATIBAGAN TOLE,(NIMTA BRANCH),NIMTA,KOLKATA-49
We want u as the as the best pm who look after the security frm border to gaumata, modify technology applying swadeshi chintan frm military to agriculture, applying only one law..following indian constitution for all the people demolishing any personal law.. VANDEMATARAM
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6 hours ago
kumar kadam
He's right person to lead the country and he knows very well how to develop and what to do not like others just talks
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4 hours ago
Tarun Dave
Natural Stone Company
Dear Modi Ji, we did what we can do in all respect under our capicity for "Abki Bar Modi Sarkar" campigan and we are much exicted for upcoming results , soon you will answer all question of congress and all secular parites with your work only as you did in Gujrat in last 12-15 years , All Nations with you now and always Best of Luck in all respect
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4 hours ago
Saurabh Kumar Modi
Student at Birla Institute of Technology
Very much excited to watch you as Indian Prime Minister India to get a real leader rather than cheap politicians. Achhe din aane wale hai. :)
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Nagamoney Pillai
Owner, consultancy
modi is in linked in Modi is disturbed more by his so called friends rather than his enemies using loose words against congress,muslims etc
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Shael Sharma
Principal Consultant & Founder at Spin IMC
Go @narendramodi #सामदामदंडभेद
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Jay Dave
Student
Gujaratis never give away even a single rupee without calculating the benefits, they have given their votes to Modi again and again, kuchh to faayda dekha hoga dekh ko tabhi de rahe hai.
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4 hours ago
Chandrasekaran Doraiswamy
Self employed at D Chandrasekaran, Advocate
Modi means "Transparency". Modi means universal brotherhood, service to Nation and faith in God. My best wishes. T.D.C.
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3 hours ago
Bheem Singh saini
Student at university of Rajasthan
NATION FIRST = INDIA FIRST = MODI SARKAR
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Vickram Mederata
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Mr. Narendra Modi must provide a complete focus on 1) Development of high end technology, which is future of human race. 2) Invitation of best brains and wealthy businesses into India by having competitive taxstructure to other low tax nations. 3) Tax incentives for all people engaged in direct generation of wealth and Jobs Indian Subcontinent is 200 years behind Europe in technology. If it becomed 500 years behind, then there is no question, India will be taken over a western regime sooner or later or by China. India has no option but to move close and go ahead in technology development. India can no longer stay satisfied as a market of sale for high tech products. And for this India and Govt must lose the poverty leading mindset, and work like DUBAI where the sheikh calls globes's best to build the best for Dubai.
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Vickram Mederata
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The best portfolio managers: Finance Minister for National Wealth (Not Govt Coffers): Gujarati/Sindhi Commerce Minister: Punjabi, Parsi Defence Minister: Punjabi, Bengali IT & Technology Minister: Karnataka/Bengali Home Minister: Kashmiri People in India have evolved over years of traditional jobs in each culture with developed instinct. Only education is not good enough. Chidambram Finance Minister has been a disaster but Manmohan Singh FM was outstanding. Place Smart.
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2 hours ago
Madhav Bhardwaj
Associate at D'Nova Infracon Private Limited
It's an opportunity for we Indians to select a person of actions. Affiliation to a party is no more concern for us. we don't need people who boast of austerity and keeps on opposing all the action in positive direction, we need a Prime Minister who is free to live as he wish, whether in a room or in a penthouse, have helicopter for movement in such a big landmass. But, Should have the capability to run the country. We see such capability in Narendra Modi.
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JIMMY Christopher
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Shri Modiji means strong Substance for our Happy Krause For Iowa's Future!
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Puneet (pchanchani)
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You HV a clear cut plan and experience to implement it so HV full faith in you
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Mukesh Batra
Tech-Ventures & SME Specialist
Bhaarat seeks Confident Youth, Cultured Families, Conscientious Mind-set, Collaborative Progress and Collective Success !! "Great Leaders aspire and train their men (followers) to be greater than them" ~ Dr. Mukesh Batra, 15th Feb 2014.
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Indranil Khan
House Surgeon at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital
Dear Modiji, I would like to know from you your vision regarding improving and refurbishing the healthcare sector of the country. For a booming national economy, besides financial health, we also need a good physical health for our countrymen to increase the productivity of our workforce. Maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rates- two primary indicators of a healthy nation should be brought at par with developed nations. Would like to know your views and share mine in this regard.. Looking forward to a resurgent India under you..
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uma rajput
health expert at modicare
namo namo namo namo
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Laxmi Singh
ADVOACTE
Sir its great to hear what u have in mind related to the good future of India.I wish that even if we implement the 25 % of the committed agendas BJP will be in the capacity to mesmerize the Indians.Prorities of agenda needs to be decided. Sir , I , as a general public and a strong BJP supporter will always work as devils advocate for BJP to help them do the correct things as per committment to the public.
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