In India, Modi’s claim of ‘God bestowing him’ with ‘energy’ sparks ridicule from rivals, memes
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claims that he has received inspiration from a ‘non-biological’ source in a TV interview
- Modi’s increasing invocation of God is a last-ditch attempt to win more votes in the ongoing election, analysts say
One of his statements that has raised eyebrows came during a recent interview with India’s News18 channel after he was asked about the source of his boundless energy.
“When my mother was alive, I used to think that maybe I was born biologically. After my mother passed away … I am convinced ... that God has bestowed me with energy that does not come from a biological body,” Modi replied.
His statement drew ridicule from opposition leaders and sparked memes depicting him as a God.
“To all the people of India, Narendra Modi is saying that brothers, you are all biological beings, but I am not. God has sent me from the heavens on a mission,” opposition Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi told a rally on May 23.
“Now if you meet someone on the street who tells you the same thing, what will you tell him? Brother, please forgive me, but let me do my work,” he said.