Modi appears 'charismatic' as he is in power: Yashwant Sinha

August 30, 2018 22:32

Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha today said there is a tendency in India to worship people in power and asserted that Narendra Modi is seen as a "charismatic leader" because he is the prime minister.

"There is a 'national' weakness in us that we start worshipping people in power. We need to get rid of this," Sinha said.

Replying to a question on Modi's leadership and four years of his government, the former Union minister said he (Modi) was in power so he appeared charismatic.

"Today Modi is seen as a charismatic leader because he is the Prime Minister, he will not be charismatic when he will not be in power, that is how people look at it..," Sinha said.

Recalling his old association with Modi, the former BJP leader said he had seen a "humble" Modi.

But he (Modi) has now risen rapidly, Sinha said.

-- PTI

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