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People find Modi's speech inspiring

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Oct, 2014 10:34 AM
  • People find Modi's speech inspiring
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech Friday on the state-run All India Radio (AIR) was praised by many people with some describing it as "inspiring".
 
Modi touched upon various issues in his 15-minute address - 'Man ki baat' - which he promised to do twice in a month on Sundays.
 
"His speech was really mesmerising and inspiring," Aditya Jaiswal, an IT student tweeted.
 
"It was a small speech of only about 15 minutes aired on AIR but was a simple, crisp and clear message to rural Bharat," Ranga Nathaathan, a blog writer tweeted.
 
Govind Kini from Bangalore supported Modi who urged people to buy khadi products.
 
"Trust me no brand can match the comfort of khadi clothes," Kini tweeted.
 
K.S.M. Sundara, an IT professional, found Modi's narration of a fable as "relevant". 
 
"He (Modi) told a relevant story about lioness and cubs," Sundara tweeted.
 
Rachel White, Mumbai-based model, appreciated the prime minister's initiative, calling it cool and tweeted that her love and respect has increased for Modi.

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