Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 10, 2025, 07:40 PM
PM Modi News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly discussed the riots that took place in Godhra, Gujarat in February 2002 for the first time. He told how he decided to go to Godhra as soon as he got the news of the riots and saw the situation there with his own eyes. PM Modi said that his responsibility was new at that time, but he understood the seriousness of the situation and took immediate action.It had not even been three days since I became an MLAPM Modi said, "I became an MLA for the first time on 24 February 2002. Just three days after this, on 27 February, the Godhra incident took place. At that time I was in the assembly. As soon as I got information about the incident, I immediately expressed my desire to go to Godhra." He said that his intention to reach Godhra was firm, even though he faced many difficulties in going there.Insistence to go to GodhraPM Modi told that as soon as he got the news of the incident, he decided to go to Godhra. But, security officials tried to stop him. He said, "I told my security officials that I have to go to the police control room. The security officials refused, but I told them that whatever happens, I will go there."Modi said that he asked for a helicopter to go to Godhra, but was told that it was not available. After this, a single engine helicopter was arranged. Security officials said that helicopter travel was dangerous citing VIP security protocol, but Modi remained firm on his insistence and said, "I am not a VIP. If something happens, I will take responsibility." Finally, he left for Godhra.Meeting the injured in the hospitalPM Modi said that the situation in Godhra was very terrible. He said, "After reaching Godhra, the first thing I decided to do was to go to the hospital. Security officials were constantly telling me that blasts were happening everywhere. Despite this, I went to the hospital and met the injured." Modi said that understanding his responsibility, he tried to help in every possible way.The mind was disturbed after seeing the painful picturesAfter reaching Godhra, PM Modi described the situation there and said that the pictures he saw were very painful. He said, "I am also a human being. Whatever I saw there, it shook me. The scene at the incident site was very horrific. I did whatever I could at that time."Bomb blasts at five placesModi told that bomb blasts took place at five different places in Godhra. He said, "You can imagine what the situation would have been at that time. There was an atmosphere of panic everywhere. But I faced the situation and reached the hospital to help the people." He emphasized that in such a difficult time, the duty of the leader is to first protect and help the public.Sense of fulfilling responsibilityPM Modi said that soon after becoming an MLA, he had to face such a horrific incident. He said, "I had a sense of responsibility. I felt that I should be there and handle the situation during this crisis. I was not afraid of any difficulty. I did whatever was possible at that time."ConclusionPM Narendra Modi spoke in detail about his role during the Godhra riots and told how he discharged his responsibility at that time. Understanding the gravity of the situation, he immediately decided to go to Godhra and went to the hospital to meet the injured, ignoring the advice of security officials. He also clarified that that horrific incident affected him deeply and his sense of service towards the people became stronger.