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There were riots in Gujarat even before 2002, but no one talks about those

Prime Minister Modi comments on the 2002 Gujarat riots

PM Narendra Modi speaks at Lex Friedman’s podcast in the US

New Delhi – The perception that the 2002 Gujarat riots were the biggest riots ever is incorrect. Religious riots had occurred in Gujarat even before 2002, yet they never gained the same international attention as the 2002 riots. “Our government worked to restore stability at that time, but certain sections of the political opposition and media attempted to tarnish our image by spreading false narratives. However, justice ultimately prevailed, and the courts cleared my name,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to a question.

He made these remarks during a podcast with US-based Lex Friedman, which was recently aired.

In the podcast, Prime Minister Modi gave the above response when asked about the Gujarat riots. The podcast, which lasted for nearly 3 hours, featured the Prime Minister speaking on various national issues, including his personal journey. He also discussed India-China and India-Pakistan political relations.

He shared insights about his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), explaining how he became involved with the organization and the influence it had on his life. The Prime Minister addressed a wide range of questions during the interview.

The Prime Minister stated that those who criticized him over the Gujarat riots were not concerned with the history of violence in Gujarat before 2002 or the changes that followed. He said that these critics were only interested in promoting a narrative that aligned with their political agenda. “For decades, politics revolved around appeasing certain groups for votes, but we have completely shifted this approach,” Modi said. He emphasized that the focus is now on ambitious politics aimed at development and stability. “There has not been a single major riot in Gujarat since 2002, and the state now enjoys permanent peace,” the Prime Minister added.

Critics should always be close !

“Criticism is the soul of democracy. Our scriptures say, ‘Always keep your critics close, for they help you improve.’ Real criticism is based on research and analysis. Unfortunately, today’s media and political opponents often take shortcuts. Instead of thoughtful criticism, they resort to baseless allegations,” Modi said.

He further stated, “The references you are making to the riots are not criticism — they are mere allegations.”

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