The Goa chief minister added that 12 years have passed and people learn from past experiences. Modi is an able administrator and there was no law or order problem now.
Parrikar said Modi was not dictatorial but assertive. And he was sure that as the scope of his role expanded, the latter would be more consultative in nature on issues.
In a tongue-in-cheek comment on Modi, he said: "He's a good learner. He has picked up from the Goa model." The Goa model being that the BJP government is not seen as one with a Hindutva agenda.
He defended Modi for not appearing before the media, saying: "He's busy connecting with the people now, and when he will give an interview, it won't be like Rahul Gandhi's."
