On the brink of filing his third consecutive nomination from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared exclusive insights with Aaj Tak, addressing pressing issues including the city's appeal, the legislative race, and the significance of Mother Ganga.
Modi noted the country's potential, both economically and spiritually: "If I view it through a commercial or financial lens, India is a 1.4 billion-strong market yearning for the experience of Ganga baths, pilgrimages to the Char Dham, visits to the twelve Jyotirlinga, and the worship of Ashtaganesh. In this, I see not only a thriving economy but a promising future. When we honor our heritage, the entire world respects it as well."
Why does PM Modi organize Ganga Aarti for global leaders?
"The initiative I took at the G20 has spread its wings far beyond just Delhi or the confines of my name. We held over 200 meetings across various Indian locales. The result? Not only was the G20 Summit productive, but it also showcased India's incredible diversity to world leaders," explained Modi.
PM Modi elaborated on the G20's influence, saying, "During the G20, nearly 100,000 influential individuals from pivotal nations witnessed India's vastness and cultural richness firsthand, thus utilizing G20 as a platform for branding India globally."
He added, "Whenever a world leader visits, I make it a point to conduct Ganga Aarti with them – not to indoctrinate them, but to demonstrate our devotion and commitment to nature. We are caretakers, not destroyers of nature. As the world worries about global warming, I use the Ganga Aarti to show that devotion to nature is the key to addressing these climate concerns."
PM Modi says, "The citizens of Kashi have embraced me as one of their own" in an exclusive chat with Aaj Tak.
"Surpassing 400 is not a slogan, but the nation's resolve," declares the Prime Minister.
In light of inquiries regarding the election's potential outcome, PM Modi said, "We are marching towards a goal surpassing 400 seats. This reflects the sentiment of the nation. The Almighty has sent me for a purpose and determined that I shall act on his behalf. The Almighty also guides our efforts. All of this is by the grace of the divine. The goal to surpass 400 is not just a catchphrase; it is a firm resolve of India's 1.4 billion citizens."
'I regard the nation's people as divine,' says PM.
The PM expressed his spiritual dedication, "Perhaps the Almighty has sent me on a divine mission. Chosen for the sake of Mother India and disengaged from worldly ties, I consider every task a form of divine worship. I see each of India's 1.4 billion citizens as a manifestation of the divine. Every moment of life granted to me is devoted solely to the service of Mother India.
