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Prime minister narendra modi has defended electoral bonds, saying they made the money trail clear, and “everyone would regret scrapping it”. “Money is spent in elections, nobody can deny this. My party also spends, all parties, candidates spend and money has to be taken from people. I wanted that we try something to free the elections of this black money? There was a pure thought in my mind. We were looking for a way. We found a small way, we never claimed that this was the absolute way,” PM Modi said in an interview to ANI. “And that is why I say when they (the Opposition) will think honestly, everyone will regret it [the Supreme Court decision to scrap electoral bonds],” he said.
VISION FOR 2047
On his “big plans” for making India developed by 2047 (Viksit Bharat 2047), PM Modi said “no one should be scared”. “I don’t take decisions to scare or run-over anyone, I take decisions for the wholesome development of the nation,” he said. The work for the Viksit Bharat project, he said, has been underway for the last two years and he has already made a target plan for his first 100 days in office if he is elected in the upcoming General Elections.
ED’s ROLE HAILED
Hailing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) role in tackling black money and corruption, PM Modi refuted the charges that the BJP was using the Central agencies to clamp the voices of Opposition leaders and maintained that 97 per cent of cases of the ED are against people not involved in politics.
TOWARDS ONOP
The Prime Minister reinforced the BJP’s commitment towards ‘One Nation One Poll’ (ONOP) and said that the committee formed to prepare a report on the ONOP received positive feedback and innovative suggestions.
NORTH-SOUTH DEBATE
Commenting on the ‘North-South debate’, PM Modi said viewing the nation as separate units “is a result of mindlessness regarding India”. “Which part of India has the most number of villages associated with Lord Ram’s name? Tamil Nadu… Diversity is our strength, we should celebrate it…How can you term it a separate (unit)?” PM Modi said.
DMK STANCE
PM Modi questioned the Congress over its alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu over the latter’s “anti-Sanatana” stance. He asked as to what was Congress’ compulsion over forming an alliance with the DMK which spewed “hatred” and “venom” against Sanatana Dharma
ELON MUSK VISIT
He said Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is scheduled to visit soon, is a supporter of India. “Elon Musk is supporter of Modi is one thing, basically, he is a supporter of India…I want investment in India. Paisa kisi ka bhi laga ho (Whoever wishes to invest can, but it must be built by Indians so that the youth of my country get employment),” the PM said.
