Will ignore Modi's past if he changes himself: Muslim cleric

Not speaking for all Muslims, says All India Muslim Personal Law Board vice-president

Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Oct 25 2013 | 5:24 PM IST
Prominent Muslim cleric Maulana Kalbe Sadiq has said BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi's past can be ignored if he changes himself.

"I will not speak for all Muslims, but I am ready to ignore his past if Modi changes himself," the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) vice-president said in a statement here today.

"... I will personally back Modi if he is willing to change himself," the Shia cleric said, adding "there are differences in words and deeds of Modi and people have lost faith in him after the Gujarat riots."

Asked if the Gujarat Chief Minister needs to 'apologise' for the riots, Sadiq said rather than tendering an apology he should prove a change through his actions.
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First Published: Oct 25 2013 | 5:07 PM IST

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