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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party expects national elections in 2019 to deliver a bigger mandate than it did in 2014, its leaders said on Sunday, buoyed by a thumping victory in the country's most politically important state.
As well as winning Uttar Pradesh with the biggest majority for any party since 1977, Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is moving closer to forming governments in at least two more of the five states that went to polls recently.
BJP President Amit Shah said, "In coming days, BJP's winning ways will be seen in other states too. We will get a much bigger mandate in 2019 under Modi."
The state victories are being seen as an endorsement of Modi's high-risk decision last November to scrap high-value banknotes, an anti-corruption measure that was unpopular which which many economists said would hamper growth.
The wins vindicated his decision to turn the campaign into a referendum on his own performance since coming to power more than two-and-a-half years ago. With expectations rising high, his biggest challenge now will be to create millions of jobs for the country's surging population.
"We may get things wrong, but we won't do anything with wrong intentions," Modi said in a speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, broadcast live on Sunday evening.
Modi said 2022, the 75th anniversary of independence, would be marked by a "New India".
"We have got five years ... for 1.25 billion of my countrymen to take India forward," he said, urging Indians to unite as his supporters chanted "Modi! Modi!".
"The election results have strengthened the resolve to fulfill the dreams of the India of 2022."
Federal Defence Minister Manohar Parikar will resign soon to lead the state government of Goa, BJP leaders told a news conference.
Many investors hope the BJP will embark on a round of new reforms to boost growth and fight endemic corruption.
The BJP won the biggest government mandate in three decades in 2014 and the prospect of a tighter grip on power is not something Modi's critics relish.
They say his surging popularity and the lack of a strong opposition could further embolden hardline Hindu factions close to his party, and isolate Muslims and other minorities.
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Mar 12, 2017 11:10pm
We all love Midi
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Mar 12, 2017 11:24pm
Modi getting strong is not synonymous to marginalization of minorities. This election results are showing that minorities have debunked this theory with thumping endorsement. Why be sceptical when the evidence is saying something else?
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Mar 12, 2017 11:24pm
I believe he will do what he promises
thank god for Modi
first time we have a PM who loves his country
and puts country first
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Mar 12, 2017 11:26pm
India will be Modi-fied to New India by 2022. Modi's dedication for the country assures it's citizens that soon he will make India a bright spot all over world.
In India each and everyone love him and trust him.
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Mar 12, 2017 11:30pm
I come to dawn.com to get all my Modi news.
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Mar 12, 2017 11:37pm
great job modiji
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Mar 12, 2017 11:43pm
The Indians are blessed to have Narendra Modi as their PM-best ever PM.He is squeaky clean,highly competent & dedicated.
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Mar 12, 2017 11:50pm
We Indians think we are lucky to be present in Modi-Era
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Mar 12, 2017 11:56pm
God bless india , god bless modiji.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:10am
Who are minorities? Until a few years ago, one of my friend was majority and then change his way of worshiping and now he calls himself minority. These are self imposed disabilities, we need better definition of minority.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:37am
Another New India? I think is as new as it is going to get.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:47am
Some people might hate modi n others might curse him but one thing remains for sure that modi is serious about his work of making India a great n developed nation. Despite being the prime minister of India, his mother lives in a 400 sqft house. RESPECT.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:50am
And the best part of these elections were that majority of Muslims voted for Modi.
He has become the most popular leader after independence.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:51am
Good going Modi... we Indians are with you to take the country forwards politically, scientifically and economically. We also offer full support to deal with iron hands, any forces that try to undermine India's sovereignty and security. Good luck to you.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:54am
The article says expects, it can and might as well go the other way. If it goes the other way it will reduce the chances of war with Pakistan.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:57am
If anyone can do this, then the only name that comes to my mind is that of PM Modi. He is extremely motivated to put India on the world map. With his dedication, hard work, ingenuity, with no fear and selflessness, I do not have any doubts. India is so lucky and blessed to have him as a PM.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:04am
There was no need of last para. as the UP elections have shown Muslim majority areas voting for BJP.
When people who of the country have grown up, its time for media and so called think tanks to grow up!
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Mar 13, 2017 01:11am
Last hope for India to clean its image of a Hindu state vanished today! The person who was banned entry to US and most of the Western countries due to his involvement in the killings and cleansing of minorities, will now have more power to do so!
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Mar 13, 2017 01:27am
Modi has moved from example of 'Great leaders' to a 'Brand', from a 'Brand' to an 'Emotion'. Modi is an Emotion in India and to Indians. Salute.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:41am
I think congress is still better
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Mar 13, 2017 01:45am
Good luck with that. May be once you are in charge you can solve the Kashmir issue once for all.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:55am
@Rahul :The good thing about Dawn is that it is definitely better than The Hindu for posting comments.
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Mar 13, 2017 02:02am
Hardline Hindus, Hardline Christians, and Hardline Muslims and other hardliners do have a place in the world.
If nothing, they remind us how far the rest of us have evolved.
Hardliners also set a benchmark for a point of departure.
But when ties become really bad, we will hope that hardline will save us from wandering the wilderness without a compass--however distasteful.
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Mar 13, 2017 02:14am
Manohar Parikkar will be shifted away from Defence as he is going to be the CM of GOA.
His integrity will be missed in the Ministry of Defence.
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Mar 13, 2017 02:14am
The pseudo secularists have always campaigned in the name of minorities, euphemism for muslims, for the lack of positive plan and the vote-bank politics.
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Mar 13, 2017 02:29am
No one can deny that Modi aims at extremely high targets and goals with very genuine intentions to develop India. He is working 16-17 hours a day tirelessly and it has been very visible to the common man what he has done in 3 years. We need Modi for another 25 years and he will grow India by leaps and bounds to uplift the living standards of common Indians.
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Mar 13, 2017 02:31am
"They say his surging popularity and the lack of a strong opposition could further embolden hardline Hindu factions close to his party, and isolate Muslims and other minorities." Can't defeat him mano-e-mano, hence below the belt attack and yellow journalism. Luckily Modiji harnesses such -ve energy and converts it for the development of the nation. HAR HAR MODI!
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Mar 13, 2017 02:48am
If the country prospers everyone prospers. The so called majority and minority members are Indians first.
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Mar 13, 2017 02:53am
Muslims voted for BJP in UP . All critics should eat their hats.
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Mar 13, 2017 02:53am
Modi and BJP won the UP election on development and anti corruption card. He even removed the caste and religion politics in UP with Yadavas, Mulims and Dalits.
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Mar 13, 2017 03:07am
PM Mr.Modi love all relegions in India that we see UP election BIG WIN result 2017 ! ! ! !
He developed well India very short period(which secular congress did nt do?) Mr.Modi is straight forward & also not corrupted politician ! ! ! Pakisthanis all politicians are very well corrupted! ! ! Pakisthanis people should also to follow Mr.Modi's way for peace and best life.
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Mar 13, 2017 03:27am
A resurrection of an ancient 6,000-year-old civilisation!:):):)
India is striding confidently into the future day by day.
Her famous 'tryst with destiny ' is very near at hand I am sure.
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Mar 13, 2017 03:35am
Game changing victory for BJP. Competition was just simply crushed. Congrats to all the BJP supporters. If all the people of India get together and its happening, no one can stop India from becoming a modern nation. Love from Pakistan to all the peace loving Indians.
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Mar 13, 2017 03:37am
We will see Congress, Communist, Laloo, Mulayam, Mamata free India in 2022.
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Mar 13, 2017 03:48am
Government stand on triple talak issue is appreciated by all forward looking muslims, paricularly muslim women's. People have started to realise that so called secular parties like INC, SP & BSP are only interested in devisive politics. This time muslims have voted for BJP, otherwise getting 325 seats out 402 is next to impossible.
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Mar 13, 2017 03:51am
Not even an Indian, I believe that Modi can turn India to new heights because he is a genuine leader.
People believe when they see how a leader conducts himself.
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Mar 13, 2017 04:26am
India needs strong, but caring and incorruptible leader who has vision and is all inclusive. India is a secular country, and should remain secular to remain a strong democracy. Mr. Modi is a such leader, and has to work hard to assure all Indians, irrespective of cast, creed and religion if he wants his mission to make India a leading prosperous country.
Congress has never really helped minorities, but have exploited to acquire and remain in power. Minorities in India have not prospered under congress even when the party was strong and ruled India unchallenged. I am not sure why those criticizing Modi fail to reflect back on the progress of minorities in India.
I hope Mr. Modi will prove over next four years that he can be trusted to be a guardian of all Indians, and take the country to new heights with all inclusive policies, and that all Indians support him until he proves otherwise.
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Mar 13, 2017 04:27am
Amazing victory by BJP in Uttar Pradesh and this time seems everyone has voted for BJP. Salute to people of Uttar Pradesh!!
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Mar 13, 2017 04:27am
@Abhijeet, God bless Dawn.com. for such a wonderful reporting.
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Mar 13, 2017 04:39am
We foreign people living abroad will now invest in India 100percent and create more jobs for Indians.
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Mar 13, 2017 04:44am
@Rahul
I live in the UK and I often listen to my Pakistani friends to know as to what is new in Hindi films!!! Most educated Pakistanis follow Indian ' happenings' ever so closely.
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Mar 13, 2017 04:50am
Learn something Pakistan.
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Mar 13, 2017 05:19am
@vin Absolutely correct. Many of Indian Muslim friends are saying the same thing, they have voted and voted in big numbers for Narendra, so this is as I said before is a game changer for BJP. Good luck India hope this thumping majority leads to eradicating mass poverty which India still suffers with (mostly touchy Indian will not like this, but just speaking the truth here), Pakistan also need a leaders who is honest and we also have mass poverty. Love to India from Pakistan.
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Mar 13, 2017 05:25am
All minorities are with Modi, we know that he is honest and can unify and develop India.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:03am
"and isolate Muslims and other minorities."
These critic should hear burka clad women who in a very large numbers said
"We vote for Modi ,because he is going to get rid of Triple Talaq.We are silently suffering due to Mulla's "
Deoband where Muslims are 84% of population ,has elected a Hindu on BJP ticket.
Please remember UP is larger than Pakistan and p0pulation is also more than Pakistan...22 crore .
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Mar 13, 2017 06:04am
I wish Pakistani Brothers and Sisters to elect a visionary leader like our beloved PM Modi, who puts country first and works 24/7 tirelessly to up lift the lives of millions and millions of people. I also wish that if India and Pakistan have visionary leaders as head of the state, then all the outstanding issues between the 2 estranged brothers can be resolved amicably and peace will prevail. Please remember that we are one by genetics, culture and value. Don't spread hatred. Please spread peace and love. May God Bless India and Pakistan.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:17am
We all believe in Modiji
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Mar 13, 2017 06:39am
All this minority being marginalised is a figment of imagination of the so called intellectually and media...there was this debate on intolerance in India..I have not seen any of it...just because appeasement politics is getting done and over with , it is being billed as anti minority..In no part of the country is opportunity to success being restricted to a chosen few....if one has the capability one needs to grab it....why is that the sikhs Christians jain Buddhists parsi have nothing to complain? The communities need to learn to choose the right leaders who are progressive and forward thinking and not link evey thing to religion.....so it's up to people how they want to take advantage of a growing India instead of waiting for crumbs to be thrown at them.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:45am
I recently visited India after 10 years, it has certainly changed, its more like China now, completely polluted, air/water/earth everything is dirty. There is new infrastructure, but people are still the same.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:44am
Modi is a good person. He has made India more secular than any leader. Does not play religion card? People are confused who believe in it. Out 70 seats where Muslim has 1/3 of the population he won all 70.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:41am
Only an sincere and honest person can say this ""We may get things wrong, but we won't do anything with wrong intentions"
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Mar 13, 2017 06:46am
UP Results are quite conclusive that Muslims are voting for him in flocks,specially Muslim women.
Other parties have grabbed power abd portrayed the saffron monster fairy tale for so long that all can see through it now.
Now voters is clear , its 'work or perish'.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:52am
What about Kashmir?
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Mar 13, 2017 06:53am
Jai Modiji ki!!
Now we can progress and live happily
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Mar 13, 2017 07:18am
God bless Modi. Great job is done Modiji, 125 cr Indians are with you.
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Mar 13, 2017 07:23am
'They say his surging popularity and the lack of a strong opposition could further embolden hardline Hindu factions close to his party, and isolate Muslims and other minorities.'
Who is 'they'? In the elections, people from all walks of life have voted BJP in power. This is not an anti-establishment movement as seen in US, but rather support of the existing structure as it promises higher transparency and general upliftment in quality of life through a multi-pronged approach right from additional employment opportunities to significant blow to black money reserves.
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Mar 13, 2017 07:27am
@NITesh V That's an arrogant view shared only by Hindi speakers and other North Indians. MODI and BJP have no presence in non Hindi speaking south, Bengal and Orissa.
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Mar 13, 2017 07:46am
@McChrist I don't care for Narendra one bit, but I can tell you he seems like he is honest for India as a general and now having big Muslim supports also is a very good thing for India. Sincerely wish all the Indian friends specially the Shanti loving nothing but good future.
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Mar 13, 2017 07:51am
May God bless Modi .He is hope of a billion people .He is changing India and will definitely be able to curb corruption in next 8 years
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Mar 13, 2017 07:52am
@NITesh V Is there no Opposition?
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Mar 13, 2017 07:52am
@iftikhar bhitta forget it sir.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:00am
If Modi had intentions of creating trouble for minorities than no body could have stopped him. he had enough powers even before this victory
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Mar 13, 2017 08:00am
@NADEEM your thought been imposed or by incepted by perceprion ...minority will grow based on their ability
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Mar 13, 2017 08:05am
You folks keep misjudging Modi. He is a nationalist and a proud Hindu. That doesn't mean he will mistreat the Muslims.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:05am
Mr. Modi has shown that a simple message of friendship and hope for millions of downtrodden will inspire them and they will be willing to rally around a sincere leader. People of India, irrespective of caste, creed religion and sex work hard hard for the betterment of the nation. Jai Hind.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:02am
Mr. Modi has shown that a simple message of friendship and hope for millions of downtrodden will inspire them and they will be willing to rally around a sincere leader. People of India, irrespective of caste, creed religion and sex work hard hard for the betterment of the nation. Jai Hind.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:08am
@iftikhar bhitta .. you now still have a question to ask about Kashmir?
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Mar 13, 2017 08:06am
@McChrist . His whole family continues to live in the same houses where they were before he became PM and his brothers in the same small jobs. In the last three years not a single financial scandal. Quite an achievement.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:10am
Mr. Modi has shown that a simple message of friendship and hope for millions of downtrodden will inspire them and they will be willing to rally around a sincere leader. People of India, irrespective of caste, creed religion and sex work hard hard for the betterment of the nation. Jai Hind.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:12am
@NADEEM Sir Indian not going to care about thinking of others Mr Modi as PM is choice of Indian.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:13am
Well, firstly, this Modiji's win is because of Muslim voters' support. Deoband, with 80% Muslim voters returned a Hindu BJP candidate, so, whom do you blame?
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Mar 13, 2017 08:13am
Not a single Muslim candidate was fielded by the BJP in the UP election, a state with 19% Muslim population. Need I say more.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:10am
BJP Won from Devband , Totally Muslims Population , Now what else to say about Modi
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Mar 13, 2017 08:14am
Pakistan and india were NEVER friends Before modi..keep that fact crystal clear in your minds before yapping about modi.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:19am
@Saiira durrani(mirza) yes u have to think like that... as u do not have any option but to think like that and u do not have any logic to prove that, it is just a statement for the sake of making
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Mar 13, 2017 08:21am
@iftikhar bhitta that is u have to decide.. whether u want to continue giving moral and economic and social and what not support to Kashmiri youth in India or u want to resolve this issue by Indian Government only
choice is yours
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Mar 13, 2017 08:22am
@Spinoza why should there be preferential treatments for Muslims? BJP got sweeping majority because the candidates were chosen on merit.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:28am
@NADEEM, if you wish to cry then go ahead. The reality is Modi has been accepted by entire society in India.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:31am
@Spinoza he won mostly all muslim infested constituencies
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Mar 13, 2017 08:36am
Strong Leader = working for his country + supported by his people + provides leadership
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Mar 13, 2017 08:34am
@NADEEM The person banned by US has addressed there congress ! Lets stop this and look at our leaders fighting Panama rather than strengthening the country.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:38am
@Spinoza, what happened to those parties (SP, BSP) who have given tickets to 100 plus Muslim candidates. Why they have lost if Muslim supports Muslim ?. The simple answer is Hindu/Muslim cards doesn't bring votes now a days but developmental agenda does. The agenda of the BJP was the development and they won in 2 states (UP, Uttrakhand) with thumping majority and in other two sates (Goa, Manipur) they claim to make government with other regional parties.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:41am
Counting your chicken before they have hatched is never a good idea. The government must focus on delivering what it promised, the aspirations of the people being too high therefore susceptible to disappointment.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:42am
@Saiira durrani(mirza)" I think congress is still better"
They were in power for 60+ years and we know the results. Let them cool their heels in opposition from some time. Unless you are on of those who believe Congress has birthright to win every election.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:44am
he has said openly that we may get things wrong but we will not do anything with wrong intentions .
thus explains everything
also , if a bjp candidate can win from a constituency like deoband which has around 80% Muslim population then there is nothing much to be said or explained .
apart from that , Indian Muslims are a class apart from others . yes , a few misguided elements are there but that happens in all religions. I personally have many Muslim buddies and we celebrate all the festivals together .so please don't show this fake concern about Indian minorities and take care of ur own who have been reduced to insignificant numbers since 1947 .
and lastly .you are proud to call yourself an ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN .if we want to make india a hindu state with complete respect and security of our minorities , is it really a big deal?
our country our decision and nobody should be spooked.
God bless u all .
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Mar 13, 2017 08:42am
Modi: Neighbours Envy, owners pride.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:47am
@Spinoza "Not a single Muslim candidate was fielded by the BJP in the UP election, a state with 19% Muslim population. Need I say more"
Exactly, candidates are identified based on winnability of the candidates not because you want some kind of quota. Due to toxic politics, the muslims in India by and large have been with Congress and other parties. It is changing and changing slowly. In two Christian dominated States like Goa and Manipur, BJP fielded many Christian candidates. It will take some time for some Muslims to openly embrace BJP, until then BJP is going to find it difficult to put up a winnable BJP Muslims candidate in places like UP.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:50am
Modi is not anti Muslim. Do not go on criticizing him for what happened years past.
Look to the future. Muslims in Gujarat are progressing well along with their Hindu brethren. Modi does not require the help of Hindu fanatics. He is a national leader with broad support even from Muslims as shown in recent elections.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:50am
@Not a Hindian Now you are getting worked up and are doing what Congress does best i.e divide and conquer. Modi is popular across India, North, South, East or West. His party and alliance won majority votes in the South in the 2014 elections, please check the facts before getting worked up.
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Mar 13, 2017 08:51am
India is moving in right direction under Modi.
Pakistan, please follow the suit and stop finding faults with the leader of neighboring countries. Move on!
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Mar 13, 2017 08:58am
Many extract missing. Modi also said that govt. Is made with majority but is run by taking everybody along. He said that BJP has to bow itself before all section.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:02am
I wish we had a strong and dedicated leader like Modi in Pakistan.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:13am
@iftikhar bhitta it will b resolved once terrorism is neutralized completely.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:14am
Modi is like CPEC of India. While pakistanis have high hopes from CPEC, Indians have high hopes from Modi. CPEC brought $57 billion investment in Pakistan, Modi brought $65 billion FDI (largest in the world even more than FDI received by China) using his Make in India campaign.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:11am
If opposition has gut so the unit themself otherwise you will not able to take any states...one by one BJP taking all the states which never were bjp states...Even in manipur bjp is going to form govt with others small parties after assam.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:16am
@Not a Hindian wait for 2019.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:20am
@M wasim K Were we friends BEFORE modi?..how many wars?
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Mar 13, 2017 09:27am
There was an advertisement of a TV company in late 80s, early 90s : 'neighbour's envy, owner's Pride.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:32am
@Not a Hindian BJP already has govt in 4 northestern states Assam, manipur, nagaland, arunanchal, in South AP has alliance govt, karnataka will be taken by bjp next. For ur information over 60%is living used BJL rule....
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Mar 13, 2017 09:34am
The days of doing politics in the names of minority appeasing, caste , religion and language is gone; People want development. People are intelligent. And people are fortunate that they have Modi. Wish that Pakistan also has somebody like Modi to rule. Pakistan people are also intelligent; Searching for a leader like Modi.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:35am
Lets get it straight. Indian muslims are different then other muslim nations. They are called minority by numbers but they too are at par with others in terms of development. These crtic nations wont understand meaning of inclusive growth in India.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:36am
What Modi said yesterday was insignificant in context of Uttar Pradesh,"You win elections with Bahumath (majority), but govern through Sarvamath (consensus)".
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Mar 13, 2017 09:43am
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN Congress, BSP, SP are thinking that Muslims are their properties rather as voters....
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Mar 13, 2017 10:01am
Now Indian Muslims love Modi even more than their Hindu counterparts.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:03am
@Sana ...completely agree
It's country first for Modi, this election has given him more support from downtrodden , poor and oppressed section of society across minority and majority. He is now seen as ray of hope because of the work he has done and they all have great expectations from him now on.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:11am
@Not a Hindian even Maharastra , Assam Arunachal& Manipur are not Hindi Speaking states if you know India but BJP is ruling there as well and Bjp had goverment in Karnataka as well so what are you talking about
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Mar 13, 2017 10:09am
BJP's star campaigner was Rahul Gandhi. He only helped Modi win.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:15am
@Spinoza 93 Muslim candidates field by BSP and only 5 won...Need I say more ? To your surprise the area with Muslim majority also voted for BJP candidates.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:15am
@iftikhar bhitta :- It will also vote for BJP
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Mar 13, 2017 10:26am
To me, the Congress victory in Punjab was Modi's biggest victory. It ensured Kejriwal remains confined to Delhi. Having a principle opponent like Rahul Gandhi is something every political leader would envy.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:33am
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN You have said all the right things, but don't compare India with Pakistan. India is far ahead on every parameters. The moment you believe this image of Pakistan globally will be improved and you will grow faster than expected even more than Bangladesh and Srilanka.Good luck.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:36am
@Saiira durrani(mirza) for only muslims
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Mar 13, 2017 10:41am
@Shoaib, azmer Thanks yaar. Sorry to hurt you feelings man but India has massive poverty, way more than the whole of Pakistan's population, now that being said I also know Indian has way more rich people that Pakistan. Good luck to Pakistan no doubt and good luck to India also no doubt. Together we are strong, it's good to talk about everything that is how we will come together yaar. No no no no no hate to India and Pakistan ever nothing but love to my Hind.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:39am
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN Thanqu Imtiaz saheb. What it wishing for india should also happen to Pakistan.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:43am
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN Thanqu Imtiaz saheb. What it wishing for india should also happen to Pakistan.
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Mar 13, 2017 10:49am
I wish Rahul Gandhi becomes the Congress president and remains its president for the next 30 years. He is god's gift to we Indians.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:01am
Modi with this kind of landslide win is sure to come back by 2019 and will be PM of India till 2024.
Omar Abdullah - Kashmir leader tweeted - In a nutshell there is no leader today with a pan India acceptability who can take on Modi & the BJP in 2019. At this rate we might as well forget 2019 & start planning/hoping for 2024.
Specially Muslim women are supporting Modi because of his pro-muslim women policies.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:03am
They say his surging popularity and the lack of a strong opposition could further embolden hardline Hindu factions close to his party, and isolate Muslims and other minorities.
modi won UP bec of muslim votes, otherwise no way he can get absolute majorities, even district with 75% muslim bjp has won not possible without muslim support
reg christian, bjp forms govt in manipur and goa bec of christian, many candidates were christian who stood on bjp ticket
so what isolation of minorities, yes individually some bjp midlevel leader will comment on minorities, to keep themself in limelight
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Mar 13, 2017 11:02am
Modi and his promices are as good as his and his ministers black money in swiss accounts.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:20am
Uttar Pradesh (UP) state assembly elections...electorate of 200M+...That's more than population of most countries in the world.
UP changed gears in these elections...It's game changer to say the least.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:23am
@Not a Hindian Due to multiparty system no political party will get more than 40% seat ever. At present Modi is the number leader in India.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:24am
"They say his surging popularity and the lack of a strong opposition could further embolden hardline Hindu factions close to his party, and isolate Muslims and other minorities." no matter what you trying to prove but india will rise above these hindu muslim divide propaganda.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:27am
@Avi $65 billion for 1 year only. In last 3 years ( from 2014) , FDI inflow is more than $ 130 billion .
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Mar 13, 2017 11:25am
@Kunal majumdar , you meant to say was SIGNIFICANT
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Mar 13, 2017 11:31am
@Spinoza What do you say about this ..BSP put 100 muslim candidates & only 5 won. Leadership should have quality, not quantity.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:35am
@Not a Hindian Non Hindian state also include Gujrat, Maharastra, Arunachal pradesh , orissa, Andhrapradesh, Karnatak, Assam, Manipur .
In Gujrat , Maharashtra, AP , Andhra pradesh , Assam, Manipur BJP in power . In Karnatak , Orissa , BJP will make a huge comeback in 2-3 years. Karnatak is going to choose BJP in 2018, Orissa in 2019 . Only states where BJP has not significant presence is WB, Kerala & TN . But they will cover it next 5 years .
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Mar 13, 2017 11:40am
@Indian true friend of beloved pakistan Thank you Bhai.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:49am
Religion is personal for anybody. It is to purify oneself. Likewise, politics is for development of country and people. Only when you mix religion and politics , there is confusion and problem.
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Mar 13, 2017 11:54am
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN : best wishes to you too! Hope you get someone like Modi soon.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:03pm
@Karim Super. Very true.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:20pm
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN You are right brother . Don't get hurt.Pakistan image globally will definitely be improved with Modi like leadership whom both hindu and muslims voted with thumping majority in recent state election.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:21pm
The NEW India in 2020:
1) Khalistan (25%)
2) Kashmir (25%)
3) Islamistan (25%)
4) India (25%)
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Mar 13, 2017 12:28pm
@Not a Hindian, not sure if you are well informed. BJP is fast spreading in the East and have captured many states there, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur . In the south, Karnataka had BJP before and will get it again when state goes for polls, Andhra has BJP in coalition. So what Hindi belt are you talking about?
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Mar 13, 2017 12:30pm
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN Thank you Imtiaz for ryour wishes. We too wish you the best for a bright and prosperous Pakistan
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Mar 13, 2017 12:35pm
To all those Pakistani brothers who criticize Modi, we understand that he cant match Pakistani PM Nawaz miyan but he is trying and giving his best to reach there
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Mar 13, 2017 12:49pm
By 2022 India will be a Economic & Military super power.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:50pm
@M wasim K there will not be any wars. We are looking towards development. War would mean at least 20 years backwards.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:53pm
@Shoaib, azmer Not at all what hurt yaar. I proudly say Jai Hind/Pakistan Zindabad, you know most people have difficulty saying these two in once sentence dost, I know your heart has true love for Pakistan also like India. That the spirit we need for progressive south asia Khush raho yaar.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:55pm
@AK That would be great to see :) Amen dost.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:53pm
@RAJ Thank you yaar. Just trying to show Indian in general who watched too much Indian media, we Pakistan actually like India unlike what most Indians think. Dawn provides us a media where we can both meet up and talk and let everyone how we are blood brother to begin with.
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Mar 13, 2017 12:58pm
@Ghengis Khan nice words
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Mar 13, 2017 01:05pm
PM Modi is trying to fool the nation.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:06pm
I hope Modi replaces Parikkar at the centre with someone equally competent.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:08pm
@NADEEM He has been cleared by the highest Court. The world has moved ahead.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:09pm
@AR Mod is a great visionary. He will make India a prosperous country next 10-15 years.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:14pm
@Not a Hindian This is a myth. I am a Tamilian, a non-Brahmin & a supporter of Modi. It is high time Tamil Nadu got rid of its Dravidian parties steeped in corruption.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:23pm
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN - a big Salaam from India!
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Mar 13, 2017 01:27pm
@desi dimag No No It is not good for a democracy. I am a Modi supporter but we need a strong opposition otherwise any party will become a dictatorship. History tells
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Mar 13, 2017 01:23pm
The same muslim you are talking are the ones who voted him to power in UP.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:52pm
@Hameed I absolutely agree. Focus on development and reduction in corruption. If Current government can do that, thats all required to take Paksitan to great heights. Not stories about atrocities all over the world against Sunnis etc, and why Pakistan need to be more concerned about that.
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Mar 13, 2017 01:58pm
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN good manship buddy so good if both you and me have a Of Tea inside india,or pakistan like America and Canada border crossing. Lets voice Of aam admi rule on both side.. love and peace from india.
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Mar 13, 2017 04:40pm
@NADEEM by your logic the west(US) has imposed immigration restrictions on 6 Muslim majority nation so all the citizens of these countries are terrorist. Grow up and get a formal education.
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Mar 13, 2017 05:38pm
Wasnt that nawaz campagin as well?
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Mar 13, 2017 05:47pm
@M wasim K cognitive dissonance.
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Mar 13, 2017 05:54pm
@iftikhar bhitta No one cares about kashmir till those people in the valley realize they work hard and live like law abiding citizens.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:05pm
@Salman (Kashmir, INDIA) You are right. Modi's schemes help everyone irrespective of their caste or religion.
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Mar 13, 2017 06:15pm
@Saiira durrani(mirza) for Pakistan, agree!
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Mar 13, 2017 06:17pm
@iftikhar bhitta we Will win that over aswell very soon :-)
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Mar 13, 2017 06:52pm
We love the working style and effort ,our pm is putting in making future of India little better than today.His intensions are very clear that are going to transform India into a progressive block of Asia.We expect the leader of same stature n wisdom to become as future Pakistan leader so as to resolve these family issues that are inherited from partition days.
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Mar 13, 2017 09:51pm
Uttar Pradesh has the Largest Population of Muslims in India, and modi won about 320 seats from 400.On top of that Saudi and Afghanistan awarded him their highest award being Muslim countries?. I guess we are the only one's who are taught false propoganda against him.
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Mar 14, 2017 09:43am
@NADEEM You should come out of this mean thinking and only then you will understand his vision.
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Mar 14, 2017 10:00am
What a silly joke?
While more than 80 percent population of India is living below poverty line as per the United Nation Index with no access to proper housing and clothing, no decent food, almost zero suitable health care facilities, absolutely negligible private bathrooms, only name sake uninterrupted electricity, water, natural gas and sewer services etc. etc., Modi and his cronies are busy in misleading the hapless and helpless masses with empty slogans and false claims.
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Mar 14, 2017 10:04am
@Changez Khan you are a genius.
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Mar 14, 2017 10:17am
@NADEEM.
It was an allegation by the ruling parties at the time. There was loss from the both sides but the volume is high on minorities side. After that incident, the situation was better and comparatively good compared to the rest of the states in India.
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Mar 14, 2017 10:23am
I would request Pakistani brothers and Pakistani Media to pay respect to PM Modiji as he is thinking better for Indian Muslims and their day to day development in India.
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Mar 14, 2017 10:26am
There will be all round development and prospects of better life for all its citizens as the Government will not face hurdles in legislation for reforms.
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Mar 14, 2017 10:41am
The reason for Mr. Modi's success, he is sincere and non corrupt. His opponents finding it difficult to find fault on him, other than the old mantra of " communal". But he is not communal.
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Mar 14, 2017 12:35pm
Modi is my Hero. I love Modi as a Prime Minister of India. Do you ????
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Mar 14, 2017 12:42pm
@Manoj Its a myth, No, muslims didn't vote for BJP. Exception are everywhere 1-2% maximum, no more than that.
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Mar 14, 2017 01:19pm
@Proud to be an Indian Kashmiri
Thanks for your sentiments for Shri Modi Ji. Modi ji is a great leader of India.
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Mar 14, 2017 02:02pm
Can Modi do more for Muslims, Christians and other minorities? That will be the litmus test for India to progress. A civilisation is measured by how its minorities are treated not by one group dominating the others. We must amend our constitution to allow our minorities, relatively small as they are, to occupy all positions of leadership in the military, politics, commerce, judiciary, etc
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Mar 14, 2017 02:47pm
Any one who promises 'new India' yet spends $50 bn on foreign arms purchases from meager poverty stricken countries resources and lets the people starve,is fooling the people for votes. Nothing will be delivered except conflict and RAW exported terrorism. Next election this man will be gone.
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Mar 14, 2017 03:08pm
@Darshan From your confidence, you seem to have seen UP voters voting.
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Mar 14, 2017 03:39pm
Modi means modification or development. Next 10 years India will be developed nation under Modi.
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Mar 14, 2017 03:38pm
@zak foolproof security is part of New India my dear Zak
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Mar 14, 2017 03:39pm
Now Modi should cancel newly introduced IRS 2000 notes and this is helping corruction. Modi also should amend the laws of Triple Talaq and Multiple marriages. Modi should make laws to take over all the properties of corrupt people. Modi should reduced the tax and make strong base for manufacturing section for which low quality chinese duplicate products should be banned all over India. Hurry Modi Hurry and we all indians are with you.
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Mar 14, 2017 04:48pm
MODI, MODI, MODI - MODIfying India
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Mar 14, 2017 04:49pm
@Avi 90 Billion loan! Trust me,FDI is different from Loan.
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Mar 14, 2017 05:34pm
BJP has never been anti minority or for that matter anti-muslim. It's pro development and nationalist. If India gets Smart cities and that offer better air and water to the citizens and builds Metro rail network in urban India, that offers better commuting experience then it will be available to anyone who choose to consume the service, it will not have filter of what cast/religion/nationality the consumer belongs too. Even tourists from neighbouring countries, visiting India would also get to experience it.
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Mar 14, 2017 06:34pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad well India is not yet like America but slowly and steadily India is on the path of progress and Modi is the right man for this mission as he is very honest and hard worker and always want the welfare of aam admi and progress of india . Taken so many step for the betterment of the mass. and has a full control over every party worker. Unless like previous P.M. manmohan singh who was also honest but could not prevent corruption done by his cabinet thats too in billions of dollar.
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Mar 14, 2017 06:54pm
BJP will also win in Karnataka state in 2018 with a thumping majority. Congress rule has bought useless appeasement tactics and corruption.
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Mar 14, 2017 06:55pm
@Nick : Our hopes are with Modi now.
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Mar 14, 2017 07:18pm
day by day Mod is becoming a strong leader in India. This is due to his good work
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Mar 14, 2017 07:42pm
@zak Will be waiting top hear from you then.
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Mar 14, 2017 08:26pm
@Changez Khan : Never throw a stone if you live in a house made of glass.
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Mar 14, 2017 08:39pm
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN
Yes, touchy Indians will not like it and yes it is the truth of the time.
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Mar 14, 2017 10:05pm
I am pleased to see that there are a record number of women MLA's elected to UP assembly. Wish more women are able to enter into politics break the glass ceilings.
They will be role models to young girls
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Mar 14, 2017 10:23pm
@r sultan We need Modi to work for all sections of people equally. We don't want any party to work extra for Muslims and Christians.In past Indian secularism meant Hindu bashing and minority appeasement. But now India is on the right track with equal opportunities for all sections.
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Mar 15, 2017 12:00am
@Aman Ahmad afghanistan and saudi? two most discredited countries in the world that have no concern for anyone?
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Mar 15, 2017 12:28am
@zak ..." next election this man will be gone" How much money do you have to bet. I am all In!!
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Mar 15, 2017 12:58am
Great Leaders can do great things. Mr. Modi is live example of it. Entire India is with him
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Mar 15, 2017 01:46am
Tamilnadu is more prosperous than the rest of India where Modi's promises have swayed voters. Unless it sees more real progress by the time of elections it will never swing. So far it is just a good beginning but is it substantial remains to be seen. If he gets more than he can chew it will backfire since it will be difficult to deliver. He is better off working and concentrating on select areas. Besides in the party he is a lone face for all the ideas which is not good for the party. As for Tamilnadu people have to decide if they want to stay stuck in isolation for another century rather than join a mainstream in which case the Congress has a better chance to restart with a state that is well developed and advance it further industrially. The religious shenanigans of the BJP are only hurting its image in the South. The Congress would be better if they cleaned up their leftist elements which like the BJP right extreme is bent on fomenting trouble rather than aim for development.
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Mar 15, 2017 06:34am
Major take from this UP election Modi won landslide even though he didnt fielded and Muslim candidate . This means that he does not have to to appease minority to win a election which all other party were doing i.e no religion base politics. 2nd think he has majority on both the houses. So he has the power to pass any bills. Hopefully he will use this power to do good for Indian people.
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Mar 15, 2017 08:16am
@Spinoza candidates fielded based on their capability to runt he constituency not based on the religion they practice...
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Mar 15, 2017 08:30am
You love it or hate it. Modi is here to stay. So others need to learn and start living with this fact.
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Mar 15, 2017 09:34am
we over 90% hindus love our Muslims brothers and sisters ...and even muslims have understood that nothing kept in communal election result is infron of us...india has great civilization ....
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Mar 15, 2017 09:43am
By 2022, you cannot do this till 2122. you can only chant slogans.
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Mar 15, 2017 10:09am
With all the disrespect I have towards him for being the person responsible for genocides. One thing I got to admit he is sincere to his country and People.
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Mar 15, 2017 10:42am
Modi has made India Fastest Growing Economy in the world and Receiver of Highest FDI in the world.
The laws and legislations he his bring in to cleanup black-money, real estate, Digital economy, infrastructure... may make lot of changes.
Modi is expected to win 2019 General elections and will be PM till 2024, according to US experts.
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Mar 15, 2017 10:51am
He is winning Muslim dominated areas because of Muslim women. They are not listening to the Muslim men and voting for the BJP.
BJP has lot of pro-muslim women policies like banning of triple talaaq, education for woman, etc.. that is the reason muslim woman are voting for BJP.
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Mar 15, 2017 10:53am
This man has a passion for changing India for betterment for all irrespective of caste, creed or religion.
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Mar 15, 2017 11:28am
@iftikhar bhitta Just another state in India with all Rights and a very few stupid people.
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Mar 15, 2017 11:56am
@NADEEM ! Indian Supreme Court has already given the verdict about Modi. Now, you please don't give your own verdict based on your misinformed facts.
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Mar 15, 2017 12:07pm
@Not a Hindian ! BJP has a great presence in Manipur now! They are ruling in Arunachal Presesh also. BJP is going to win in Karnataka as well (just watch out. I am from Karnataka, and I know what I am talking about). BJP is only the party with national presence. Rest are either regional parties (like DMK), or irrelevant like Communists, or comical like AAP, or fighting for survival like Congress!
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Mar 15, 2017 12:20pm
@Rana Mohsin ! If you want to live in denial mode and hope that India will not progress, then, it is not our problem. Downplaying others' dreams will not take you anywhere.
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Mar 15, 2017 12:53pm
@NITesh V its been 3 years, and we are unable to see any of that on the ground. why so?
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Mar 15, 2017 12:53pm
Sound economist he is (modi) but his policies is in the favor of business tycon not in the interest of poor.
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Mar 15, 2017 12:54pm
@Saiira durrani(mirza) 'I think congress is still better'
better, at what? I think the people of India are absolutely 'done' with congress. It will take a major goof up on the part of Modi/bjp, for Congress to resurrect.
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Mar 15, 2017 01:21pm
@Tanya: It's great that you've noticed this aspect. Even PM Modi congratulated all the women MLAs including MLAs from other parties. It's time India brings in this 33% reservation for women both in the Parliament and State assemblies. Time to get rid of patriarchy.
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Mar 15, 2017 01:32pm
@sajed syed: Yes. Typo error. Thanks Bro!
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Mar 15, 2017 02:06pm
WE LOVE YOU MODI JI !!
JAI AKHAND BHARAT !!
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