Narendra Modi NOT a political untouchable for Muslims: Cleric

October 25, 2013 15:10

A prominent Muslim cleric has said Narendra Modi is not a political untouchable for the minority community, and can get their votes if he shows that he cares about them.

Maulana Kalbe Sadiq, one of the country's tallest Shia clerics, praised Modi for "good development" in Gujarat and said, "People should be given a chance to correct their mistakes.

Modi should make changes in his policies and programmes to convey that he is concerned about the welfare of Muslims. If he does that, Muslims can consider voting for him." -- NDTV

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