Nuclear Agreements Would Have Huge Impact: PM Modi

He did not elaborate but the remarks came in the backdrop of attacks over controversial statements of some Union ministers and party MPs besides alleged activities of Sangh-affiliates. Critics say that such incidents have continued despite disapproval by the Prime Minister.  "We are working for the poor, not for being in news but because we cannot sleep peacefully if we don't do it. We live for the poor. We are in public life not to enjoy the power but for the welfare of the poor," the Prime Minister said. Insisting that government's initiatives were bearing results, he said, "The US President (Barack Obama) as also the head of the World Bank and IMF, all accept that India is the fastest growing economy of the world".

"In anybody looks close, he will find that our effort is to help the common masses, the new middle classes, who do not want to go back to their jhuggis at any cost... Our attempt is to empower the poor. We live for the poor. We are not here to enjoy power," he said. His government, he said, was driven by 'rashtraniti (policies for nations progress) and not politics.

"Politics says we should waste public exchequer, distribute it and receive public praise. This politics has destroyed the country. Only 'rashtraniti can save the country. It says we should empower the people," he said.

 A combative Modi lamented the lack of "echo-effect" about the "good work" of his government as he listed out a number of "successes", including civil nuclear deals India signed with France and Canada during his recent three-nation tour. He said the outcome of his three-nation visit was not projected in its entirety and the public discourse remained confined to the deal on procurement of 36 Rafale fighter planes from France.

BJP leaders, he said, have been used to being in the opposition and are not highlighting appropriately the achievements. "I will not blame media for this... We do not project them in a way we should." He said his government is working overtime to improve the the aspects of life which are connected to the common people, as he cited the work being done by Railway Ministry and his government's scheme to build toilets.

He said, "We are working to provide house to everybody. Who will benefit from it? Rich? Are we doing it for owner of some TV channel or newspaper? Are we going to build a house for Mukesh Ambani? Who are those people who don't have houses?

"If I say previous governments are responsible for families without having a roof over their head, then is it a crime? Is it not true that the number of homeless people has increased since independence. Is is bad to dream that  very poor family has a house?"

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