‘I don’t hate Modi, don’t agree with his point of view’, says Rahul Gandhi in Washington DC, US

At Washington DC, US, Rahul Gandhi said,’I don’t hate Narendra Modi, don’t agree with his point of view’. He added,’In many moments, I empathise with him’. He also said that BJP, RSS have a misunderstanding that India is a whole bunch of ideas.
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[@deepakshripad]

He is a bloody hypocrite..no wonders he is one of the most hated person in India.

[@sainath18]

A 10 standard kid would have asked a better question than this interviewer.

[@Samdex92]

Atleast questions are being asked and answered 😂.

[@gdp8489]

What to ask more to a nursery student

[@Samdex92]

@@gdp8489 True that, age is never a mark of wisdom. If that were the case, then we would have less of photoshoots and more of press conferences.

[@purigoswami4925]

@@Samdex92no its more like scripted

[@HarshTalpada]

@@Samdex92nailed it

[@RAMESH-js9lc]

India became a semi Islamist nation under Congress rule and Hindus had no one to look at. Suffered in silence.

[@xikusyaa]

This is how your intelligence has been captured! Alas.

[@arunsar7893]

@@xikusyaa How do you know that yours hasn't been?

[@xxyz2023]

What is Sanathani Hindu? I have no desire to be called a Sanatani Hindu or any other if I am not such. It is therefore necessary for me once for all distinctly to give my meaning of Sanatana Hinduism. I call myself a Sanatani Hindu, because, 1. I believe in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas and all that goes by the name of Hindu scriptures, and therefore in avatar as and rebirth. Every Hindu believes in God and his oneness, in rebirth and salvation. I have purposely refrained from using the word divine origin in reference to the Vedas or any other scriptures. For I do not believe in the exclusive divinity of the Vedas. I believe the Bible, the Quran, and the Zend Avesta to be as much divinely inspired as the Vedas. My belief in the Hindu scriptures does not require me to accept every word and every verse as divinely inspired. 2. I believe in the varnaskrama dharma in a sense, in my opinion, strictly Vedic but not in its present popular and crude sense. I believe that our present knowledge of these books is in a most chaotic state. I believe implicitly in the Hindu aphorism, that no one truly knows the shastras who have not attained perfection in Innocence (ahimsa), Truth (satya) and Self-control (brahmacharya) and who has not renounced all acquisition or possession of wealth. 3. I believe in the protection of the cow in its much larger sense than the popular. A religion that establishes the worship of the cow cannot possibly countenance or wan-ant a cruel and inhuman boycott of human beings. And I should be content to be torn to pieces rather than disown the suppressed classes. Hindus will certainly never deserve freedom, nor get it, if they allow their noble religion to be disgraced by the retention of the taint of untouchability. And as I love Hinduism dearer than the life itself, the taint has become for me an intolerable burden. Let us not deny God by denying to a fifth of our race the right of association on an equal footing. I have never been able to reconcile myself to untouchability. I have always regarded it as an excrescence. It is true that it has been handed down to us from generations, but so are many evil practices even to this day. I should be ashamed to think that dedication of girls to virtual prostitution was a part of Hinduism. Yet, it is practised by Hindus in many parts of India. 4. I do not disbelieve in idol-worship. I am a reformer through and through. But my zeal never takes me to the rejection of any of the essential things of Hinduism. I have said I do not disbelieve in idol-worship. An idol does not excite any feeling of veneration in me. But I think that idol-worship is part of human nature. We hanker after symbolism. Why should one be more composed in a church than elsewhere? Images are an aid to worship. No Hindu considers an image to be God. I do not consider idol-worship a sin. I know the vice that is going on today in all the great Hindu shrines, but I love them in spite of their unspeakable failings. There is an interest which I take in them and which I take in no other. by Mahatma Gandhi-ji in 1921

[@Srinivasams-m5r]

His brain is not at all work.

[@Srinivasams-m5r]

Asking University questions to LKG student.

[@aruna2034]

Atleast he is not having a Fake degree like whom you know better😂

[@arnabnaari8412]

Just imagine Modi in RG's place being grilled like this.

[@IndiaObserver-no2sq]

​@@arnabnaari8412"Dosti Bani Rahe"

[@balugaurav960]

@@aruna2034 Does he REALLY HAVE ANY DEGREE AT ALL???? Unless of course it's been paid for by his rich family. Just the same way he got into Harvard & was kicked out.🤣🤣

[@karate2252]

It cell bot detected😂

[@pprrps]

😅 Just plain rubbish . Explosion , poor India , shock wave, CONSTITUTION 😅

[@rekhaagarwal73]

Only one word for interview- CRAP

[@gdp8489]

It is worse than scrap

[@IndiaObserver-no2sq]

KZbin Comments: I could have done a better job

[@deepasmitlenka7682]

Man if this person is a Harvard passout.... Then I would like to be a tea seller

[@BeReasonable-w9x]

Lol. Hatred is the primary fuel of The Family 😂

[@arnabnaari8412]

Modi has been spreading love. Specially towards Muslims

[@BeReasonable-w9x]

@@arnabnaari8412 cult is throwing stones and hot waters towards Ganeshji

[@IndiaObserver-no2sq]

Not everyone can be so lovable. It is the disappointing fate of those who are born biologically

[@sais7835]

​@@arnabnaari8412uniform laws for all means spreading hatred?😂😂😂

[@arnabnaari8412]

@@sais7835 Logic varies

[@raghav1308]

I'm a di hard congress supporter but this guy is making BJP's win easy in 2029.

[@fishyslogger5590]

Mr Di hard fan, let's follow upcoming assembly elections.....

[@IndiaObserver-no2sq]

BJP IT CELL: "I am di hard congress supporter saar" 😂😂

[@pendsenarendra]

Hatred towards Hindu Dharm is food of conress.

[@sandrew1563]

The real trick by the Congress PR machinery for 2024 was to not let RaGa talk too long. Looks like they’re now forgetting their lessons

[@krs218]

😂

[@deepakshripad]

Horses and donkeys get better price for the better pedigree. Being born in a family does not guarantee you the intelligence.

[@IndiaObserver-no2sq]

Unfortunately, he has to face the Intelligence of a non-biological being He's too incompetent to do that

[@arunsar7893]

@@IndiaObserver-no2sq RG is incompetent. That part you got right. Everything else is rhetoric.

[@IndiaObserver-no2sq]

@@arunsar7893 I got everything right my friend. Only non-biological people can challenge other non-biological people RG is biologically born and has no chance against such a demi-god

[@arunsar7893]

@@IndiaObserver-no2sq "Only non-biological people can challenge other non-biological people" - This is how one talks when they can't really find anything substantial to point out. Keep jerking off to it. "RG is biologically born" - Is that why he keeps talking complete nonsense and needs a chaperon (Jairam Ramesh) to be present during public appearances? .. The TV interview with Arnab where RG talked like he is high on cocaine is fresh in my mind. Perhaps you need a refresher. So much chest thumping for someone who after being in politics for 20 years, multiple relaunches got 99 seats after a 10 year anti-incumbency. You Congress Bhakts are so easily impressed.

[@muraleedharanmv8130]

You have all the right to criticize or blame Modi, BJP but not India and Indianism and that is what you are doing, this will do no good for you. Learn from global opposition leader for them country first then politics second

[@xxyz2023]

Ironically, the mainstream news will not talk about Manipur to save image of a party or a man.

[@rb5177]

@@xxyz2023 Why do you change the topic? Modi loves and promotes India. Rahul disparages India everywhere.

[@xxyz2023]

@@rb5177 Whenever India's current elected leader, sitting at the highest office, travels abroad, he criticizes all past BJP & Cong govts, even criticized the Vajpayee govt, claiming that nothing was accomplished until his govt came to power 10 years ago. His criticism is available to check on KZbin. And even rss is calling out incompetence in manipur state burning under current leadership. The ruling party is taken over by abdali durrani. The party lacks competent educated leaders within it's cadre or party workers. A rigid union govt in any country, allows politicians to maintain power despite failures, & allows organized corruption to grow from within the system. For healthy national progress, we need a system that doesn't shy away from accountability & transparency. Only then can we create an environment conducive for true growth. p.s What happened to opposition bank accounts frozen right before election? Waiting for next election to freeze it again eh?

[@arunsar7893]

@@xxyz2023 "The party lacks competent educated leaders within it's cadre or party workers." - That's a myth that Congress Bhakts love to believe. " For healthy national progress, we need a system that doesn't shy away from accountability & transparency. Only then can we create an environment conducive for true growth." - There is no country in the world which achieved high rates of growth while being democratically "accountable and transparent". None. Only people who haven't read any economic history believe that and use terms like "true growth".

[@arunsar7893]

@@xxyz2023 I don't understand why people expect "accountablity and transparency" from a party like Congress which has no transparency within it's own party and zero accountability as it doesn't even follow it's own constitution.

[@ramapathirao9712]

He has really transformed from dumb guy to Devious character.. really dangerous

[@ytskt]

His handlers are more dangerous

[@kilohm1853]

I wanted the opposition to have more power so that they can keep the BJP government accountable but listening to load of BS, I seriously think it is dangerous for someone with such a mindset to become the leader of India. Absolute rubbish. How is RG still seen as a leader?

[@ankugreat5373]

किसी भी विदेशी स्त्री से उत्पन्न हुई संतान कभी देशहित के बारे मे नही सोच सकती। श्री आचार्य चाणक्य

[@xxyz2023]

What kind of backward thinking is this?

[@xxyz2023]

India's foreign minister's sons have given up Indian passport in exhange for Us & Uk Our National Security Chief's son has also given up Indian passport

[@xxyz2023]

Ironically, the mainstream news will not talking about Manipur inside the country to save image of a party or a man.

[@fishyslogger5590]

Spoken like a true bhakt

[@ankugreat5373]

@@xxyz2023 They don't hold any govt. post in India. Prblm is not with having kids with foreign partners. Prblm is kids of foreign partners should not rule India.

[@ak-rx1ui]

A man who seeks foreign support to overthrow his own elected government is a pariah at home and abroad. His grandfather would be turning in his grave. How the Nehru clan has fallen😮

[@kuldeepkumarbhat9648]

Jai Chand Reborn.

[@user-uh1kp3kc3l]

Culturally Nehru was not a Hindu. HIs education was Britain where he was influenced by ideas of fabian socialism and considered Marxist - Communist soviet union as ideal. All the children of Nehru dynasty have studied and lived in abroad. Antonio Maino was not even a bhartiya but an Italian and only half indian by blood and complete European in his orientation. He just want to rule india and has no stake in future of india

[@ytskt]

​@@user-uh1kp3kc3lhis great great grandfather was the last kotwal of the Mughals

[@fawaaza.7743]

@@ytsktyes yes and also he created the caste system bro. What a terrible person, right?

[@rukmanimanay6607]

We believe and trust our present Govt.- more power to them as they care for all of us!

[@nitinkulkarni631]

What road map does he have for the country, if he comes to power. Is there any conspiracy cooking?

[@sais7835]

Caste census 😂😂

[@raghavarao2439]

He abused modis ded father n mother. What was it. Love for Modi???

[@fawaaza.7743]

What did he say. Also…dead*

[@fire-smoke]

He has no knowledge of NEET. It already has reservations. Money is for private medical colleges. Will he stop that? Paapu kabhi medical to pass nahin hoga.

[@slamcan2k]

It is time for the govt to press on with cases against RG and family. He is no longer just a pappus but is becoming the most dangerous politician for India. His communist ideology coupled withstand the fissures in our society is destructive. If he grows anymore our future is bleak

[@deepakshripad]

Look at the face of the interviewer, he seems to be in agony despite the fees he got for the interview 😂

[@raghvinderjoshi4667]

The interviewer is as intelligent as the interviewee; did not ask why his party's government from 2004 to 2014, from 1984 to 1989, from 1966 to 1974, 1977 to 1984, and why his father and his grandmother did not get the caste census done in their tenures of power. I marvel at the intelligence of the audience that attended and even cheered, such a farce of an interview.

[@DrGorachandGhosh2710]

Modi government is not following the the constitution of India. Why Rahul is not deported from India by violating the constitution. He can not contest to be an MP as a citizen of UK. He can be an OCI. Govt should support Dr Subranayum Swamy.

[@xxyz2023]

What happened to opposition bank accounts frozen right before election? Waiting for next election to freeze it again eh?

[@xxyz2023]

If rahul has dual citizenship then arrest him, but ruling party allowed him to become the leader of opposition so it is clear that he doesn't have dual citizenship

[@xxyz2023]

It was made clear that rahul does not have non-Indian passport, otherwise he will not be allowed to become opposition leader in India. If you think he has dual passport, than the current govt in power is doing something illegal by hiding it.

[@khoodu]

Adani & Ambani don't make anything...😂😂😂

[@VicharB]

I just always end up asking one question - when you had the government, why didn't you implement all what you say now!

[@nirmalbhel3231]

If most the commenters are from India, the most of them didn't this. Cong got 99/540 this time because some oppositions left their seats for Cong. Lets see what happens in 2029

[@harinathmsarma738]

He could not make mockery of Indian democracy by hoping to buy votes using his bank balances, hence all this vengeance on people of India.

[@bhanuprakash3212]

His family ruled for almost 50 years and he says India is a poor country. who should we blame Rahul?

[@ambigasriimportexport7594]

"Get out Rahul Jii "

[@sharathahuja8261]

Has he a vision for India, if yes, can he bring out a 100 page Vision Document. For example he says, we have unemployment in India, can he give us a blueprint on how he would solve this problem.

[@sais7835]

His vision is India bashing

[@hardikdedhia294]

lair liar, RG's pants on fire!

[@madhupohoomal765]

Always barking and barking

[@neo5973]

Modi? 😂 yeah he is ambanis dog

[@krs218]

Same rubbish: caste system, protecting the constitution, architecture, institutions, structures are captured … blah blah blah

[@krs218]

The interviewers questions clearly show that he is biased against BJP/ Modi. I wish they had brought a neutral interviewer

[@profcbalaji]

Why were the bank accounts frozen?

[@arunhuddar]

Half truths

[@ramapathirao9712]

He knows everything about Modi but nothing but himself..

[@gdp8489]

😂😂😂😂

[@vikramchauhan3098]

I don't have any issues with raga, but he is not worth representing India at international stage, very simple. May be congress should find someone else to represent themselves.

[@saanvi08]

This is insulting to indians....

[@navinsardana5480]

Rahul Gandhi is speaking from enjoying the luxury of being in opposition. Whatever he has accused the the present dispensation off will stare him in the face if he ever comes to power. All what he is saying today will come to haunt him.

[@fawaaza.7743]

What will happen to modi and bjp will haunt peeps more…he has made an enemy of every party ever in india

[@VikasKumar_India]

He is over spoken a lot of time , like a street Romeo. National leader must not behave like "Awara ". Before using the word he must think, otherwise

[@Srinivasams-m5r]

If we hand over the nation to Rahul administration. Country will sleep permanently.

[@nitinkulkarni631]

Also he is on bail, that should have been asked. Conspiracy cooking?

[@archab9]

What a Waste!

[@hshsalbal4470]

Ask him why his father, grandmother and grand grand father was against caste system

[@khoodu]

I started holding up the constitution and everyone understood the constitution is in danger....hahaha self goal maar diya!

[@krs218]

I listen to Rahul Gandhi’s interviews for comic relief

[@sobhajayakumar2568]

Making fun of Bharat...he thinks that's greatness...i pity the audience 😅

[@BharatYathrikan]

''I.N.D.I.A - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance" so how come it will be INDIA Alliance ?? It is I.N.D.I Alliance right ??

[@Dil_se_bhartiya007]

Then BJP should be addressed as BJ party😂😂

[@BharatYathrikan]

@@Dil_se_bhartiya007 WoW... superb analysis 👏

[@aayush.gautam]

Redundant Acronyms are pretty common, including BJP Party and several others like ATM machine, PIN number, DC Comics, LCD Display and many more. Just get over it, it's called INDIA alliance and there's no confusion about it. Acronyms like this may be stupid, but then so is the BJP

[@harinathmsarma738]

Why does the PM have to be a GOD, for getting american backing to rule India!?

[@raghavarao2439]

Great dynasty... was nehru elected as PM BY. CONGRESS OR NOMINATED BY MK GANDHI???

[@rajeevjain2615]

I have never listen any other country leader of opposition speaking in india that were not Given equal Level of feild and Govt freezed our account .....😭😭😭

[@hshsalbal4470]

He’s dividing India based on Caste system

[@ShamsherSingh-ux8qb]

Height of confusion and frustration

[@RS-df2gr]

Surprisingly,he is really persuasive and highly articulate in this interview. The image of him as a pappu,as portrayed by Modi and co, had withered away. Keep learning RG.Try not to comment adversely against Hindus and present a Mr Centrist image with slight pro middle class views. You will make it!!

[@sais7835]

Dude... His vision is to divide Hindus and split BJP votebank

[@subramanian1408]

I completely concur. Quite impressed that he has finally come of age and spoke with conviction on many areas. Pappu pass ho gaya!

[@sais7835]

@@subramanian1408😂😂😂

[@raghavarao2439]

Was nehru family trested equally by congress?? Dynasty

[@sunilkaushal7171]

Always talks trash

[@Qaws2e3r4ttg]

What Rahul needs is a reconstruction of his brain

[@bineetjha9035]

Always enjoy watching his performance in interviews. Despite innumerable launches he has proved to be a disaster and disgrace. Ashamed that we don’t have a person worthy of an LOP stature

[@KromoO-z3h]

Divide & conquer. The gandhi family way

[@hshsalbal4470]

They had not filled income tax return for 5 years

[@raghavarao2439]

Appeasement is cong vision..

[@SherlockHolmes2606]

Our PAPPU is back guys!! He failed Congress again!! 😂

[@nseetaramrao]

Many topics RG speaks show his immaturity

[@sureshchandraojha6391]

Feel embarrassed just listening to him.

[@adriananair4897]

Rahul ,have you any idea in life than criticising others .

[@tapaschatterjee7993]

Rahul Khan, why are SO NERVOUS replying to the answer?

[@ramapathirao9712]

How much ever people try to help him he can’t improve.. poor team of his😂

[@devendrasinghdalal2900]

Chanay kay jhad par chadha diya Pappu ko. He is shuffling, fretting and incoherent. Modi is clear in his thinking, it is Pappu at 54, who is utterly confused as he is not capable or intelligent as a match.

[@vmfulcrum]

Sabotaging the nation is not how you fight the government. Grow up Rahul.

[@vipulpopat8351]

Mahatma Gandhi was not a Politician! He is again mis representing!

[@funnyvideo-vi4ss]

Hidden intention is divided and rule like. English men do

[@anjanadas2105]

Don't ask so tough questions, Balakbuddhi

[@cu1100748]

My dear Indian brothers remember one thing his party ruled and ruined India for more than 60 years their history is full of blunders, emergencies, scams, toppling state governments with president rule, no unity, zero infra, and most importantly sluggish economy, some people credit their party for economic liberalization, understand one thing we don't liberate our economy with our own wish, we were begging in 1990 with the balance of payments, same like Pakistan today and IMF and world bank forced congress to open the economy to bailout our great nation, that was the situation. And look at their policies today made up of only two things freebies and minority appeasement. Even Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Korea, and Japan china all work for their majority. I'm not saying you should not work for a minority but why tarnish us the majority, congress is the one who is pushing lot us to BJP. The fact I was a stanch DMK voter all my life, but when DMK people started attacking my gods, culture, and Traditions that's the last straw. INDIA really needs BJP at this moment are else we will become a minority in our own nation.

[@manivannanchokkalingam8251]

a liar par excellence, looking to create problems in india using outsiders

[@kcr5289]

Modi doesn't care about that.

[@venugopalkoka2888]

He sounds sensible for a change.

[@sais7835]

😂😂😂 how much weed did you have

[@raghavarao2439]

Genius... katakat lost elections

[@jayaprakashkg7473]

If anyone asks you the synonym for trash show this interview

[@govindank.t9093]

But more share of ruling of India was from your family and party !!

[@sainath18]

He says, he has data that 90% of the population is underrepresented in India yet he wants to do a caste census but when asked what will be your policy he says he has not thought about it yet. Arre Bhai.. kya kehna chate ho..

[@skhemwanzy1011]

Our future PM no doubt ❤

[@tapaschatterjee7993]

Rahul Khan, you will lose your pants when you go back to my country?

[@Swastiktiwari]

Joker in Pajama.. 😂

[@tapaschatterjee7993]

How many people are in the audience I could hear only 6/7 were applauding... people tell Rahul Khan that they love him...😂😂 😂😂 Why is he avoiding taking questions? Check his pants? gilla hogia

[@sandyadams1970]

This guy takes Zombie drugs. Its effects are not predictable.

[@KManjunathaGowda]

You started loving Modi. Very good transformation. But whether you love Modi or not love India first. Please don't make such rubbish statements in foreign countries.

[@jayaprakashkg7473]

Typical straw man argument he paint a Modi/BJP/RSS from his own imagination which has nothing to do with reality and throw stones at the imaginary. Hope we Indian citizens have the good sense to reject him completely for the benefit of ourselves and the nation

[@C01A60]

Keep it up Rahul…spread the ❤ haters will remain haters.. and there are many commenting here.. 😂

[@sais7835]

Why are your bank accounts frozen?😂😂😂

[@harinathmsarma738]

Constitution goes!? 😮 Where to!? How so engrossed is US media in listening to his broken english and broken thoughts to break India.

[@amandnavy5521]

Sacré politicien !!!

[@raghavarao2439]

Interviewer appears to be very biased in asking the first question

[@purigoswami4925]

In a nutshell he does want to see hindhua divided and merge muslims with that divided castes to create vote bank for him

[@mahadevanrajaram9308]

Still day dreaming to become PM of this great Nation. Praying God to save the Country and the Congress Party from the clutches of this good for nothing family

[@danishahmed9964]

Already given country in the hand of biggest criminal and hate mongers. And now showing concern about country.

[@RaviChaudhary-ys2re]

​@@danishahmed9964better than jihadi mulla 😂

[@sais7835]

​@@danishahmed9964basically the current govt doesn't treat Muslims as special category citizens. Muslims are so used to appeasement by Congress

[@danishahmed9964]

@@sais7835 Yes muslim are so use to appeasement that they are backward than Dalits according to sakchar committee. Babri masjid was demolished in time of congress. So many riots occur and so many muslim died. But bjp has given some people lollipop of appeasement of muslim by Congress.

[@book--worm]

just once instead of rss , bjp , caste , muslim etc ..... talk something about economy related topic , what bjp doing wrong and what vision you have .........

[@tapaschatterjee7993]

Who was in the government in 1960/2000

[@tapaschatterjee7993]

You said in the 2019 Bidhansabha election that if you do not win then you will change your name...😂😂😂😂😂 what happened?