On Narendra Modi's candidatute for PM in 2014 elections, Hussain said that the BJP parliamentary board will make the announcement at the right time.
“I'll let you know once the party takes the decision. I can assure you that India TV will be the first to know about the decision,” said Shahnawaz.
Coming down heavily on Congress' demand for the resignation of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on moral ground in the wake of Naxal attack that killed senior Congress leaders of the state, Hussain said that the Congress should not play politics on this matter.
“On moral grounds, how many Congress Chief Ministers have resigned? When 74 personnel were killed under their regime, why did they not resign?” asked Shahnawaz Hussain.
“Which Congress leader got the route of Congress yatra changed? How is it that some Congress leaders survived while some others were killed? All this should be thoroughly probed,” added Shahnawaz.
Commenting on BJP-JD(U) relations in Bihar, Shahnawaz Hussain said that the BJP will try to save the coalition in the state because it's in the interest of the people of Bihar. Recalling BJP's long association with JD(U), Hussain hoped that the alliance will continue for the sake of development in Bihar. But he warned against underestimating the strength of BJP in Bihar.
“Please note that BJP is a strong party in Bihar and its strength should not be underestimated. We have formed this alliance in the best interest of Bihar and we'll try our best to save the coalition,” added Shahnawaz Hussain.
On Lal Krishna's continuing ambitions for PM, Shahnawaz said, “every Indian national is eligible for the post of PM. whoever is acceptable to the people of India, will be the Prime Minister. It's not proper to stop any body from aspiring for any position.”
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