Q: You said that you are very impressed with Narendra Modi. How do you look at the charges leveled against him especially charges relating to 2002 Gujarat riots? Do you think he had no role in those riots?Chirag: See, my opinion does not matter much when Supreme Court has given him clean chit. Questioning SC decision will be wrong as far as our justice system is concerned.
Q: Coming to you Lok Sabha constituency Jamui, it's one of the naxal affected areas in Bihar. Do you have any vision for tackling naxalism in that area?Chirag: I believe that all issues can be resolved through dialogue. Rebellion takes place when your words were not heard and ignored. Therefore establishing an honest dialogue with Naxals is very important. All the suggestion that fall within purview of constitution should be implemented. My priority will be to first establish an honest dialogue with them.
Q: BJP has always been in favour of strong action against Naxals. Do you agree with that?Chirag: I will talk about my constituency. I would first like to establish an honest dialogue with them. Every party's ideology is different. Our party's ideology, constitution and manifesto are different. We have an issue-based alliance. It's not necessary to agree on every issue. As far as Naxalism is concerned, my priority is to start a dialogue first.
Q: As an MP, what will be your priorities for Jamui Lok Sabha constituency?
Chirag: As I said, I have a ‘list of work' ready with me. How to prioritize that will be decided by the people of the constituency. Jamui is one of the backward districts of Bihar. Development is needed on every level. We'll have to start with fundamental needs- education, health, employment, dignity and security of women etc. We have to work at every level.
