VHP continues to bat for Modi

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Press Trust of India Kochi
Last Updated : Apr 07 2013 | 11:00 PM IST
Continuing to back Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a prime ministerial candidate, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal today said there was lot of support for him in the country.
"Modi is the hero of the Hindus. That's why his name is being taken by the Hindus. What's wrong in him leading the country?", Singhal asked while talking to reporters here.
On who should be BJP's PM candidate, Singhal said it was for the party to decide on their candidate. But, he said people in the country support Modi and everywhere they are talking about Modi leading the country.
"We want a Prime minister who believes in greatness of Hinduism," he said.
When asked if Modi fits the bill, he shot back "what is wrong in him leading the country?'.
He, however, said there was no dearth of leaders. Faith in Modi also indicates faith in Hinduism, he said.
The VHP will be launching a programme called 'Sreerama Nama Japa Yagnam' from April 11 to May 13 across India to unite the Hindus. The yagnam would be organised in 30 locations in Kerala. This is the first step towards formation of 'Hindu Parliament' in 2014, he said.
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First Published: Apr 07 2013 | 11:00 PM IST

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