Modi is My PM if...
Narendra Modi has, as expected, won Gujarat. With this victory, he is one step closer to being the future prime minister—whether you like it or not. How about telling Modi what he needs to do to be your preferred PM?
  • 1.
    Modi should tender a sincere and unconditional apology to Muslims for the post-Godhra riots
  • 2.
    He should spell out a precise vision for India’s future—economic, political and social.
  • 3.
    He should be publically acceptable to at least 10 non-BJP parties that formed the NDA coalition.
  • 4.
    He should demonstrate his ability to build consensus—both within and outside his party.
  • 5.
    He should quit as Chief Minister of Gujarat after 6 to 12 months and travel across India, connecting with people.
  • 6.
    He should develop a better understanding of geopolitics and international relations than he has demonstrated so far.
  • 7.
    I would reserve my judgement for another 12 months and can give him a chance after that.
  • 8.
    I would prefer him as a second-in-command, rather than PM. Quite like LK Advani was to AB Vajpayee in the NDA government.
  • 9.
    I will never accept Modi as prime minister of India, no matter what.
  • 10.
    He will be my PM, no matter what.
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