RSS backs bigger role for Modi
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has been backed by the RSS yet again to play a bigger role at the national political stage. This was clearly spelt out by the RSS in the latest issue of its mouthpeiece Panchjanya, by stating that people outside Gujarat are “eagerly” waiting for Mr Modi. The RSS has also praised Mr Modi for his “faith in Hinduism” and promoting communal harmony in the state despite some elements desperately trying to project him as “anti-minorities” post-Godhra riots.
“Now people of the country are waiting for him (Modi) to play a national role outside Gujarat,” the article said.
Speculations are rife in the Sangh Parivar, including the BJP, that after the Gujarat Assembly polls which are scheduled by the end of this year, Mr Modi would be brought into the national politics. He is also touted as the Prime Ministerial candidate of his party. However, some of the top BJP leaders, it is learnt, are also eyeing for the post.
Praising Mr Modi for his good governance and the social harmony in Gujarat, the editorial in Panchjanya said Supreme Court’s appointed SIT’s clean chit to Gujarat CM in Gulberg riot case is a “tight slap” for those who tried to “demonise” him and project him as “anti-Muslim”.
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