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Criticism is welcomed and seen as democratic nourishment
  • Modi explicitly states that he welcomes criticism, viewing it as the soul of democracy.
  • He frames criticism as a tool for rapid improvement and better governance.
  • This stance signals openness to accountability despite his high office.
Narendra ModiLex Fridman00:02:29

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If I had to summarize in one sentence, I welcome it. I have a strong belief that criticism is the soul of democracy. Narendra Modi
I welcome criticism. I have a strong belief that criticism is the soul of democracy. Narendra Modi

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Criticism as the Soul of Democracy

Modi emphasizes that genuine, well‑researched criticism is essential for democratic health, contrasting it with superficial allegations and media sensationalism.

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