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There have been no riots in Gujarat for last 12 years: Narendra Modi

Kashmir Times. Dated: 4/26/2013 11:12:24 PM

HARIDWAR, Apr 26 (Agencies): Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP’s likely face for 2014 polls Narendra Modi, who is on a day long visit to Haridwar, praised the role of saints and seers in the nation building.
“Political leaders and governments have not made this country, our saints and seers have made this country,” he said.
The fire brand BJP leader also used the occasion to highlight the growth and development in his state and said, “There have been no riots in Gujarat for last 12 years.”
Appealing to the vast gathering of his supporters he said, “We have lost self respect, it is important that every Indian showcase this inspiration to the world.”
He made this remark shortly after inaugurating Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Acharyakulam School in Haridwar in presence of influential spiritual leaders like Morari Bapu and Rameshji Oza.
Referring to great spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, Modi said, “The great monk said a long time back. Is it now the responsibility of every Indian to fulfil his dreams?”
“He had told this nearly 125 years ago, today India is the most youthful country of the world, the world agrees that 21st century is India's,” Modi stressed.
“I am not asking anything but the country is seeking an answer from people who are in power in New Delhi,” he stated Apparently siding with Baba Ramdev, Modi said today when these saints are doing so much, the same people complaint and ask why they are involved in other activities.
“I feel what Baba Ramdev is doing, I don’t think he is doing it with any agenda,” he said, adding, “I am not asking anything but the country is seeking an answer from those who are in power in Delhi.”