Why expelled Jethmalani still keeps faith in Narendra Modi

New Delhi, May 29: 89-year-old Rajya Sabha MP Ram Jethmalani did not hide his disappointment with BJP which expelled him from the party for six years. However, the senior advocate did not lose his faith in Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Despite knowing the fact that Modi is one among the party parliamentary board members who took the decision of expelling him, Jethmalani on Tuesday, May 28 said that he could not find any "fault" with Modi.

The senior advocate was of the strongest supporters of Gujarat CM. Jethmalani has been asking the party to declare Modi as BJP PM candidate for upcoming Lok Sabha elections which is believed to be held in 2014.

Praising Modi as PM nominee, Jethmalani said, "Modi is honest, possesses administrative ability and is fully qualified to become the Prime Minister. He is BJP's best bet for the top post."

"The BJP must announce its candidature for PM's post as people are expecting this from it. Announcing it after the polls will be counter-productive," he added.

Recently, he also slammed critics of Gujarat CM asking them to read Indian Constitution in order to clarify their understanding of the terms "Hindutva" and "secular".

The powerful and influential lawyer-cum-politician was quoted as saying, "Modi's critics should read the Indian Constitution carefully, in which the definition of secularism is given and those who do not understand it, raise the issue of secularism."

"Secular and Communal have become words of abuse today. People are using them indiscriminately without even understanding what they mean or signify...Modi is the most impeccably secular leader in India. In fact, he is hundred per cent secular" chided the senior advocate.

Continuing his statement, Jethmalani added, "People need to understand the meaning of Hindutva, which is secular in nature."

Speaking about his opinion on allegations against Gujarat CM in connection with riots in the state, Jethmalani claimed, "Modi's enemies are tarnishing his image through false claims to deliberately put him down."

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