Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responded sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments in his recent podcast. Modi stated that he is “human and not God” and can make mistakes. Ramesh claimed Modi was trying to backtrack on his earlier statement of being “non-biological.”
Modi Acknowledges Human Imperfection
In the podcast, Modi explained that he has always believed in working hard for others, saying, “When I became Gujarat chief minister, I committed to working for the people and not for myself. I am human, and I can make mistakes, but I never act with bad intentions.” He added, “Mistakes are inevitable, but I strive not to do wrong.”
Ramesh Responds: A Damage Control Attempt
Jairam Ramesh took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Modi’s remarks. He wrote, “This from a man who proclaimed his non-biological status just eight months back. This is clearly damage control.” Ramesh pointed out the contradiction between Modi’s previous statement and his current admission of human flaws.
This from a man who proclaimed his non-biological status just eight months back. This is clearly damage control pic.twitter.com/hBPp5QJl0Y
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) January 10, 2025
PM Modi’s ‘Non-Biological’ Comment
Earlier, in an interview for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had discussed his work routine and spiritual beliefs. He said, “When my mother was alive, I thought I was born biologically. After her death, I realized the energy within me could not be from my biological body but was given by God.”
Modi on Idealism in Politics
In the podcast, Modi also highlighted the importance of idealism in politics. He said, “Politics cannot function without ideology, but idealism is equally crucial.” Modi pointed out that despite differing methods, both Mahatma Gandhi and VD Savarkar shared the same ultimate goal: “freedom.”
