India TV Samvaad | What has changed in India under PM Modi's 8-year rule - Highlights

All disputes pertaining to Gyanvapi, Mathura, people should await court ruling. Has Modi captured Gyanvapi? Has Modi conquered Ayodhya? Mandir is being constructed under court ruling. Some people have gone to court for Gyanvapi. Modi has done nothing.

India is the fastest growing economy. Covid and Ukraine war have created a huge impediment: Rajnath Singh

Due to Corona and Ukrainian crisis, the world is facing this situation. Price rise was a major crisis during Congress rule. Supply chain has been ruined. All this has an impact. But we are picking up momentum and we shall be able to control price rise. Inflation is a reality. People are getting back jobs. People lost jobs due to Corona. All MSME closed shop. Things are getting better. Job crisis was also during Congress tenure. But the crisis is getting resolved

US has never commented anything about Indian Stand on Ukraine. It is Modi who can speak to Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, he can speak to Ukraine president also and get Indian nationals out of the crisis zone. We believe Ukraine war should stop, PM Modi has said this on international forum

China should introspect, but it will not. Their expansionist policy is the basis for this. The Ladakh stand-off should have taught them a lesson. We should appreciate the effort of our armed forces. China has created a Border infrastructure. They have done so on their side. But on our side, they have not done anything. If they do so, we shall respond. India doesn’t consider China as an enemy. If they hurt our self-respect, try to capture our land, we shall respond with all our might.

Pakistan now knows, India will win in conventional and futuristic war both: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

As a defence minister, I am free to take my decisions. There are times when PM Modi guides: Rajnath Singh

Corruption can’t be stopped, unless you change the system. One can never control corruption. But changes brought in the system undertaken by Modi is remarkable.

Post Pulwama, what Pakistan did, it was only Modi, who could take the call for surgical strike and airstrike. Harsh decision is his nature. 

8 years ago, when LK Advani did not desire Modi’s name to be announced as PM candidate, but later he did choose Modi. Why? Because Modi is a person who can run the organisation and government. Modi is an imaginative man. Gujarat was a model much talked about. Amongst all of us most popular was Modi. It’s not necessary for a CM to be active in national politics to become a PM material. He had a dynamic approach. Modi has great imaginative and creative thought process.

Modi govt has ended separatism: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Those who pelt stones, action would be against them. These are not people from one particular religion only. People who commit crimes, we shall not spare them. There is zero tolerance for crime. This is why the tag 'Bulldozer Mama' has been given to me.

Rahul Gandhi mental state is like a child. If he becomes Congress president, then the party doesn’t need an enemy. Talking ill about one's country is not a good practice. Rahul Gandhi should not have said the things he did in London. Just because no one listens to you in India, will you speak ill in other countries is not correct

When you have a double Engine govt, the process of implementation of public works is highly accelerated. We have 5 cities in MP which have excelled as clean cities. When cleanliness becomes  a public habit, it becomes a movement.

In 1991, when Ekta Yatra was being planned, I was a MP, Modi was to plan the Ekta Yatra. I was to connect with youth. Only then I realised that Modi was a man of ideas. Since then, we have been together. He became Chief Minister before me, now I work with his while he is the PM, its been a long journey.

Modi is not just compared to Mahatma Gandhi, but has a combine of Sardar Patel, Subhas Bose as well. Modi said, 'Main Kabhi Bharat Jhukne nahi dunga... Bose said, you give me blood, I shall give you freedom."

We are committed to the national growth of our country. We can have diff religious practices, but national interest is supreme. Should we not take action on infiltrating terrorist

No one takes him seriously. Also, to give him the benefit of doubt, he is in Opposition. His job is to disagree. When he can't convince people, he tries to confuse them. Modi govt doesn’t differentiate. There is a perception difference. Congress involved in appeasement of minorities.

In coming days, electric vehicles will be cheaper than Petrol and diesel vehicles: Nitin Gadkari

Ethanol has less calories compared to petrol.  It we have managed to come with a report, where 100 percent ethanol will have the same value as that of petrol. This will save at least 15,000-20,000 Cr. Ethanol will save the farmer also: Gadkari

Getting a new technology. The satellite would click the photo when you enter the expressway. Will take the photo when you exit. The money would be deducted straight. No stopping.

In order to be pollution-free, we need to have good roads and also get rid of petrol, and diesel vehicles. Scrap car policy is to reduce pollution: Nitin Gadkari

I will construct 22 green expressways, assures Nitin Gadkari

I always say, where there is a will, there is a way and where there is no way, there is meetings, committees and sub-committees: Nitin Gadkari 

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yogana was launched under Vajpayee tenure and I was the person instrumental for that project. We should work with dedication. I am not an engineer, but since the time I got Mumbai Pune expressway, I have learnt a lot. And if I can use that experience to get things moving, this is what matters.

There has been zero corruption in all work done under my watch: Nitin Gadkari

Bal Thackeray had once personally appreciated my work: Nitin Gadkari

Work done so far is only trailer, the film is yet to be released. Every sector has witnessed tremendous work in last 8 years: Nitin Gadkari

Yes, I did discuss this with the PM. He had asked me to choose from Defence, Road, and other ministries. But I chose Road and Transport ministry because I had experience and could do justice to it.

He never interferes. Yes, it is true that if you commit some mistake, he is going to pull you up. He is very supportive and hence we are able to work so efficiently: Gadkari

A lot of development work has happened in past eight years. We are on the verge of becoming a world power: Nitin Gadkari at India TV Samvaad

Hailing the work done by the Modi government during Covid pandemic, noted Ram Katha preacher Morari Bapu on Monday said that India was progressing on the path of 'Ram Rajya'. "The Modi government has done a commendable job in difficult circumstances," he said. FULL STORY

Salman Khurshid said that the BJP should not bring Lord Ram into politics. He said that the country respects Lord Ram and people have accepted the Supreme Court's verdict. 

BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that the Act has been challenged in court. Therefore, it can be scrapped. Had the court rejected the appeal, there was a scope for taking legislative action. 

BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned the Places of Worship Act. He said have ever heard that a law was enacted that will be applicable retrospectively? and that 44 years. That Act has no mention of the number of religious places in the country. 

Salman Khurshid attacked the Modi government over Hijab controversy. He said that the government is trying to end the diversity. "BJP should tell what is the problem it has from hijab?" he asked. 

Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that the government failed to provide medicine and oxygen to the people during the pandemic. He said that the toll was much high than the figure shared by the government. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi was quick to respond saying the government tried its best to handle the situation and questioned the opposition parties' stand on vaccination. He said that rumours were being spread by opposition leaders against Covid vaccines. He also attacked Rahul Gandhi over his 'Mobid' remark. 

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said that terror-related activities during the Modi government have come down. 

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi praised the foreign policy of the Modi government, He said that when Modi speaks, every country listens carefully.

BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, saying he become the president of Congress at a young age and retired as well. "We can understand their pain," he said.

BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi slammed Rahul Gandhi for his comments made in London. Trivedi said that it is the fault of Rahul Gandhi's vision. 

Salman Khurshid clarified Rahul Gandhi's remark wherein he drew a parallel between India and Sri Lanka. Khurshid said that Rahul Gandhi warned the government that "our path is not correct". "BJP should understand what Rahul Gandhi has been warning."

Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that the happiness index has dipped in the last 8 years. "China has occupied our land, how can we say that we are happy," he said.

Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev on a Monday hailed India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma for promoting yoga during the difficult days of Covid pandemic. Ramdev, who attended India TV Samvaad conclave organised to mark eight years of Modi government,  was all praise for PM Modi for promoting yoga. He said just like PM Modi has made the country 'aatma nirbhar', yoga makes one 'aatma nirbhar' in terms of mind, body and soul. Swami

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government for enactment of the law against the instant divorce (Triple talaq) in the country. Khan heaped praises on the Modi government saying that cases of divorces in the Muslim community have dropped by 90 per cent since the Muslim Women (Protection Of Rights On Marriage) Act was enacted. "Making tripal talaq illegal is a landmark decision," said Khan. FULL STORY

Responding to questions at India TV's daylong ‘Samvaad’, Maulana Madani said, “Our organisation (Jamiat) has decided not to speak on this issue on any public platform, but since you are asking, let me tell you that this issue can be resolved either through talks or through court. Do not divide communities by trying to make the Gyanvapi a national issue. Our organization has decided not to take part in any TV debate on this issue since the matter is sub judice, and debate will not bring any solution.” READ MORE

India is getting out of the "vicious cycle" of corruption, scams, nepotism, terrorist organisations spreading across the country and regional discrimination, in which it was trapped in before 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, asserting that his government's eight years were dedicated to the welfare of the poor. FULL STORY

The Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra Monday attacked the Muslim leaders for playing the victim card. Speaking at the India TV conclave Sambit Patra said "Few Muslim leaders always play victim cards. When Article 370 is scrapped, Yakub Menon is hanged, they say Muslims are living in fear." "Basically, they are not scared, they are playing the victimhood cards", Patra added. FULL STORY

Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan braced the stage at India TV Samvaad, a conclave on the completion of eight years of PM Modi in power. Speaking to India TV anchor Saurav Sharma, Khan reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remark where he termed India as a 'union of states'. Criticizing the leader's statement, Khan said, "If anyone says this... then that person needs to look at the history of Congress." FULL STORY

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Madani on Monday said that he does not agree with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on separate political representation for Muslims in India. FULL STORY

Maulana Madani, the head of the Muslim organization Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind, has seconded the Yogi Adityanth government's decision to stop grants to Madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. READ FULL STORY

Ramdev said that there is a need to rewrite history... historical evidence are available today that temples were demolished. Aurangzeb was so cruel that he wanted to destroy Sanatan. People should know that the Aurangzeb was not a hero, but the real hero was Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Ramdev said that there are challenges in the nation, but I don’t see a person more competent to be the PM other than Modi. In a veiled dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, he said that there are some who don’t understand the country. "They don’t understand the aspirations of the 140 crore people," he said.

Ramdev said that PM Modi himself can’t start working in fields. He is supposed to make policies as the Prime minister. He is doing good work.

Ramdev said that he cannot deny that the country is facing challenges. But "you tell a leader other than Narendra Modi who could become the Prime Minister". 

Ramdev heaped praise on PM Narendra Modi for setting up the Ministry of Ayush. He said that the country has got a powerful leader who has taken the country to new heights. 

Ramdev said that he is not the spokesperson of Narendra Modi or the BJP. If I speak about the works done by the Modi government, I will be labelled as a spokesperson of the BJP. But the government should be appreciated for its good works. 

Swami Ramdev said that the Modi government has worked towards making India's infrastructure better. "Earlier it took more than 6 hours to travel from Haridwar to Delhi. Now the journey can be completed in just 3 hours." 

BJP leader Sambit Patra said that mob lynching is absolutely wrong. He added that it should not be linked to one religion or community.

Kalimul Hafeez also questioned the BJP over girls wearing hijab. He said that the party is wary of our hijab as he referred to the raging controversy in Udupi. Pata was quick to respond, saying there is a dress code in schools and students have to follow that. 

Devkinandan Thakur hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for constructing the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, "We are proud of Ram, we are proud of our PM," he said.

Athar Hussain Dehlavi said that the Modi government has done several good works in the last 8 years that should be appreciated. But some telling what should I eat, how I dress myself... this causes fear. 

AIMIM leader Kalimul Hafeez said that the BJP and RSS are trying to threaten Muslims in the country. He said that the government today is influencing the media.

Responding to AIMIM leader Kaleemul Hafeez's 'khodo India' jibe, Devkinandan Thakur said that Hindus respect Allah and you also have to respect our Ram and Krishna. 

BJP leader Sambit Patra responded to AIMIM leader's 'khodo India' jibe. He congratulated the Mughals for 'preserving temples in the basement'. 

Sambit Patra said that few Muslim leaders always play victimhood cards. When Article 370 is scrapped, Yakub Menon is hanged, they say Muslims are living in fear. "Basically, they are not scared, they are playing the victimhood cards."

AIMIM leader Kaleemul Hafeez said that the CAA and NRC are unconstitutional. He said that Home Minister says that CAA, NRC will be implemented. But why don't you implement that law that was enacted in 1991 (Places of Worship).

Athar Hussain Dehlvi hails PM Narendra Modi for presenting India's Islamic culture on world platforms in a good manner. He said that no other Prime Minister would have done better than this. 

Devkinandan Thakur said that this country will not be run by shariah or Sanatan, this country will be run by the Constitution. He said that a leader of the minority community calls a meeting and says we will run by Shariah and tells the majority to go. Is this the duty of a dharma guru?. This is an insult to the majority. We will not go anywhere, you can go to the neighbouring country. 

AIMIM leader and party's Delhi unit chief Kaleemul Hafeez said that the government has started a new programme 'khodo India'. He said this while referring to the ongoing controversy involving mosques in different parts of the country. 

BJP's national spokesperson Sambit Patra said that 80 crore people are getting food under PM Garib Kalyan, 12 crore toilets have been constructed, poor have got pucca homes. Poor people are getting health benefits under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. 90 crore people are received Covid vaccines. Triple talaq has been scrapped, Ram Mandir is now a reality... isn't this acche din? 

When Morari Bapu was asked about his views on the ongoing controversy involving the Gyanvapi Masjid, he said that the "truth should come out". 

Morari Bapu praises the government for the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. 

Morari Bapu said that the country is progressing on the path of Ram Rajya. Mahatma Gandhi's dream of Ram Rajya is now a reality. 

Morari Bapu said that the world needs dialogue. He also praised the Modi government's foreign policy. India's ties with other countries have improved in the last 8 years. The country has changed a lot in the last 8 years.

Maulana Madani has accused the Modi government of being biased. He said that it is the responsibility of the government that fairness is maintained… "But the govt has been biased. This should not have been done. The government will have to make sure that things would improve," he said.

Maulana Madani said that the Gyanvapi case should be decided by the court. He said speaking on public platforms is not right and such matters should be left to the court. 

Maulana Madani said conversion is not by force, it is by counsel. I have the right to inform the other if the other is on the wrong path. But I can’t force the person.

Maulana Madani said if Muslims feel that Hindus or others should be called Kafir, then, that is wrong. Those who fight can be termed Kafir, he said.

Maulana Madani said thought that Muslims should become a separate political force... that thought is not right for the country. "I am against the thoughts of Owaisi."

Maulana Madani said that he supports the Yogi government's decision to stop the grants for Madrasas. He said that why Madrasas need funds from the government? The government should construct schools. 

Maulana Madani said that keeping the loudspeaker volume under control to check noise pollution... "what's wrong with this"? When the government enacts a law for all and implements it, that's okay. But targeting a specific community is wrong. 

Maulana Madani said that he spoke from his heart. "At least, the Modi government should listen to our suggestions," he said.

To a question on triple talaq, Maulana Madani said that he is completely against talaq. 

Maulana Madani, the head of the Muslim organization Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind, praised the Modi government's stand on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He said that the government deserves applause on the matter. 

Khan said 'I cannot be held accountable for what has happened in past'. "But the memories of the past are my responsibility. And if I accept my responsibilities, that’s the way for a solution…" He also suggested that like South Africa, "we can also have a truth commission".

Arif Mohammad Khan also questioned the Rajiv Gandhi government's pragmatic approaches towards sensitive issues like Ayodhya. He said that the then leadership had no vision. 

Arif Mohammad Khan also shared his views on the Gyanvapi Masjid case. He said that the matter that is in court should be left aside. Gyanvapi Mosque, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is currently facing a legal battle.

Arif Mohammad Khan said that a constructive solution to the Ram Janmabhoomi -Babri Masjid dispute would have been found earlier. He lashed out then Rajiv Gandhi government for the mess. Khan said that he was sidelined by the government and even not allowed to attend meetings. Khan said that he had warned Rajiv Gandhi that Ayodhya matter is very sensitive.

Arif Mohammad Khan also shared his views on the opposition parties doing politics over the word 'secularism'. Khan said that the word secularism was coined about 150 years. But in India, it has been in practice and use since Rig Veda era.

When Arif Mohammad Khan was asked about Rahul Gandhi's 'union of states' remark, he said, "If anyone says this... then that person needs to look at the history of Congress." 

Arif Mohammad Khan also took on the previous government for divisive politics. He said that community leaders were not the problem, governments sitting in Delhi were the problem.

Khan said that people who are vocal about lynching etc are not appointed by the minority community… The community has never appointed anyone to represent it. "They used force to become the so-called voice of the minority."

When asked about the opposition the Modi government faces, Khan said that "you can give facts... you can’t give understanding". If people don’t wish to understand, you can’t make a sectorial mindset to understand the changes being brought about for the betterment of the nation and minorities. He said law in India can never be made on the basis of religion. He said that according to the Constitution, religion is personal and there is the freedom to follow and propagate for the individual, not for the group. If it was for groups, then it would undermine the secular aspect of the constitution.

Arif Mohammad Khan also shared his views on the scrapping of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Article 370 promoted terrorism. "But now it has been removed, the issue has been settled for once and all… Now Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. "Kashmir was an integral part of India and will remain forever." 

Arif Mohammad Khan heaped praise on the Modi government over triple talaq. He said that cases of triple talaq have declined 90 per cent in the country since the govt scrapped it. "Making tripal talaq illegal is a landmark decision."

Arif Mohammad Khan said that "we have broken the shackles of the British regime under Modi’s government." 

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that the changes in the last 8 years in the country under the Modi government are positive. He said that under PM Modi's leadership, developed nations have identified India's potential.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan is currently speaking at India TV's Samvaad conclave to mark the 8th anniversary of the Modi government. He was appointed as the Governor of Kerala on September 6th, 2019.

Rajat Sharma said that the benefits of all the government schemes during the Modi government have reached the last man in the last queue. 

India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma in his opening remark said that PM Narendra Modi has garnered unprecedented support of people in the last 8 years. 

The BJP on the electoral battlefield under Modi-Shah jugalbandi has projected itself as the vanguard of the poor, rich and deprived section. PM Modi's is image as a ‘vikaspurush’ and his pitch that the BJP in the last 8 years has been able to connect with both the rich and the poor has helped to expand its footprints across the length and breadth of the country. On the other hand, the another source of the BJP's strength is Amit Shah’s prolific organisational skills and strategies that he displayed after he was elevated to the party's president post soon after the 2014 win. Even after he was appointed as the Home Minister by PM Narendra Modi after the 2019 polls, his organisational skills have made the BJP's organisational structure grow stronger. FULL STORY

Be it policy decisions or strategies, surprises are the most defining characteristic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ever since he assumed the office of the Prime Minister, Narnedra Modi on several occasions took decisions that took peple by surprise. Let's take a look at 5 decisions by PM Modi that no one saw coming in the last 8 years. READ FULL STORY

PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif at a meeting in Lahore. 

When we talk about the success of Indian cricket, the conversation cannot go along without mentioning its apex body, the BCCI, which is arguably the most powerful board in world cricket. Similarly, when other sports do well, we'll need to give credit where it's due. The Modi government has been at the forefront of this change and have put in tremendous efforts to not only uplift the sporting culture in the country, but to also be there for the athletes both in good and bad times. FULL STORY

PM Modi meets Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra 

Over the years, PM Modi has welcomed many international leaders — US presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron, Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Crown Prince of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan — with such 'Bear Hugs'. The folksy embrace has become a signature move for the prime minister in greeting global leaders and celebrities alike. READ MORE

How PM Modi's 'bear hugs' added a personal touch to foreign dignitaries trip 

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to focus on the 144 'weak' Lok Sabha seats where its candidates lost to their nearest rivals in 2019 Lok Sabha elections. As per the strategy, top leaders and Union Ministers from the party will visit these 144 parliamentary constituencies across the country and interact with party workers and beneficiaries of various welfare schemes. FULL STORY 

Under Modi government and his minister, Nitin Gadkari - the highway building man - the Indian road network has almost taken a leap. The government changed the perception of the country’s road network from one’s being called as potholes between roads to high-speed national highways, better road planning even between smaller distances. FULL STORY 

The day-long conclave will begin at 11 am with an opening remark by India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma. Soon after, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan will be the first guest at the India TV Samvad. Thereafter, Maulana Madani, the head of the Muslim organization Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind, will speak at the conclave. Sant Morari Bapu will also speak at the mega gathering. BJP's national spokesperson Sambit Patra, narrator Devkinandan as well as Kalimul Hafeez and Athar Hussain Dehlvi will also participate and share their views at the conclave. 

Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given top priority to strengthening the nation's security. India’s approach to national security under PM Modi has seen pre-emptive, proactive and graded responses. The country is now committed to safeguarding its territorial integrity. The prime minister has focussed on expanding India's domestic defence industry, and establishing a negative import list to curtail defence purchases from foreign suppliers. READ MORE

Initiatives such as “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” seek to increase India's self-sufficiency by promoting domestic industry. The government under PM Modi has pursued economic reform efforts. The government also continues to promote programmes such as “Make in India” launched in 2014 and “Self-reliant India” (Atmanirbhar Bharat – May 2020) that seek to increase India's self-sufficiency by promoting domestic industry and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and imported goods. India has also proposed and promulgated several data localisation requirements.  FULL STORY