A lot was expected from the Narendra Modi interview with most people placing their bets on a total pounding of Arnab Goswami but both, the clamorous news anchor and the ‘best hope for India’ as PM had a decent dialogue with the clear winner emerging as the PM who might just pull off a majority number of votes this election.
Thankfully there was just one time when Arnab Goswami tried to shoot off the shoulder of the people of India asking a not-very-important question claiming that the nation wants to know but otherwise he was subdued by the elegance and wit of Narendra Modi. There were times when Modi appreciated the work done by Times Now and there were also times when Arnab Goswami tried to weave his usual web of twisty, mile-long questions to which Narendra Modi patiently waited and shot him down before it became another shouting match and the format of the show would have become the routine shouting match with Arnab.
The probable nest Prime Minister of India spoke as eloquently as ever and answered all the questions effectively with a mix of confidence and humbleness as he credited all the work he is praised for towards his core team which would have them beaming with joy. Here’s the complete interview-
Here are the best tweets by Twitterati after the complete interview was broadcast-
Finally kids at school can go back 2 saying, “I want to become Prime Minister’ when asked what dey aspire 2 b in future #ModiSpeaksToArnab
— Anandavadivelan V (@anandavadivelan) May 8, 2014
#ModiSpeaksToArnab Just 3 words to say to @narendramodi You were awesome. 🙂 — Josephine Varghese (@JosephineIndia) May 8, 2014
Arnab didn’t shout, didn’t repeat questions n kept calm.Modi has surely transformed Arnab. He surely can transform nation #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Boldmonk (@Ghanta_Claus) May 8, 2014
#ModiSpeaksToArnab Arnab: Never, Never ever, ever ever, never, I will take Modi’s interview again!! @wallmantra.com — Wallmantra (@Wallmantra) May 8, 2014
Rahul Gandhi is shocked that questions can be answered without plugging in RTI and Women Empowerment every now & then #ModiSpeakstoArnab #RT
— Suruchi (@99suruchi) May 8, 2014
Modi hits sixes on all the balls bowled by Arnab #ModiSpeaksToArnab
— Nileish Pawar (@itsnileish) May 8, 2014
Great interview given (as always) by Modi to Arnab; very rational, controlled emotions. Exemplary speaking skills #modispeakstoarnab — Soumitra Sharma (@soumitra_sharma) May 8, 2014
Modi was Transparent, direct response and crisp retorts. Looks Arnab was flattened by Modi Tsunami !!! #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Boldmonk (@Ghanta_Claus) May 8, 2014
Rahul Gandhi:Won’t form government if no majority. Modi: Even if majority, will include all parties in decision making. #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Lord Wal-De-Mart (@KhotteDePuttar) May 8, 2014
#ModiSpeaksToArnab Unlike Rahul, Modi did not need Vadra or Jairam Ramesh prompting behind camera , yet Buddhu was answering tangent ! — RAM_SETHU (@RramachandranR) May 8, 2014
Haha….that’s a bouncer ! “Why is TIMES NOW interested in protecting Gandhi family ?”,Narendra Modi asks Arnab Goswami #ModiSpeaksToArnab — r.s purohit (@ravindra1044) May 8, 2014
The entire #ModiSpeaksToArnab interview in one picture. pic.twitter.com/i16qJPBVMN — José Covaco (@HoeZaay) May 8, 2014
Arnab: I interviewed Rahul Gandhi back in Jan. Modi: You must be happy that you’ve come a long way since then. *grin* #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Lord Wal-De-Mart (@KhotteDePuttar) May 8, 2014
Totally enjoyed the conversation, if the man can make arnab behave, I’m damn sure he can get things done! #ModiSpeaksToArnab ! — It’smenAvin (@navingehani92) May 8, 2014
Hahaha #ModispeaksToArnab @sardesairajdeep appropriate song for tonight was #Kanta laga hai laga pic.twitter.com/giwqo0p9jt — SONIA FOR NAM❤️ (@krishnpria) May 8, 2014
First time Saw COW Face of Arnab in #ModiSpeaksToArnab @timesnow @thenewshour — Mili (@milidezzz2) May 8, 2014
This was the first time Arnab got his blood pressure checked just after an interview. #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Rofl Indian (@Roflindian) May 8, 2014
Modi proved out to be Arnab Goswami’s Arnab Goswami #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Ra_Bies (@Ra_Bies) May 8, 2014
Is it possible to even compare the two interviews – Ek Tha Tiger and Ek Thi Billi #ModiSpeaksToArnab — India Opines (@IndiaOpines) May 8, 2014
Look forward to the next five years of development – hope Modi can undo the ruin that Congress bought on us #ModiSpeaksToArnab — India Opines (@IndiaOpines) May 8, 2014
🙂 “@iDilipsoni: Difference between Rahul Gandhi speaks to Arnab and #ModiSpeakstoArnab pic.twitter.com/fMptmMLin2” — Shivani Mohan (@Chevane) May 8, 2014
#KejriwalLogic If an interviewee comes out of an interview looking good then the interview was fixed. #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Arnab Goswami (@JudgeArnab) May 8, 2014
Rahul Gandhi after watching #ModiSpeaksToArnab: “Mom, I want to join BJP. Let me disband this nonsense called Congress & be happy”. — Gururaj S (@Equateall) May 8, 2014
Rahul spoke to Arnab: Kid giving interview for nursery admission. #ModiSpeaksToArnab: Interviewer undergoing a test to get an increment. — Jal Kukdi (@Jal_Kukdi) May 8, 2014
Showed my respect for Modi ji by touching the TV’s feet before the interview. #ModiSpeaksToArnab
— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaIive) May 8, 2014
#ModiSpeaksToArnab: I do nothing. My team does everything.
— EconomicTimes (@EconomicTimes) May 8, 2014
Exclusive reaction of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after watching #ModiSpeaksToArnab pic.twitter.com/K4a3LtmSGH — Superstar Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) May 8, 2014
It seems like after #ModiSpeaksToArnab….even arnab looked satisfied that thank god he voted for the person with right thoughts. … — Angry Nerd (@drviren4584) May 8, 2014
It seems like after #ModiSpeaksToArnab….even arnab looked satisfied that thank god he voted for the person with right thoughts. … — Angry Nerd (@drviren4584) May 8, 2014
The best thing about #ModiSpeaksToArnab interview is that not a single mention of fake neta Kejriwal & his Party. — Ratna Roy #Chaiwali (@tinsense) May 8, 2014
Today Arnab understood how Rahul Gandhi felt that day. #ModiSpeaksToArnab — Boldmonk (@Ghanta_Claus) May 8, 2014
#ModiSpeaksToArnab Awesome Answers given by NaMo. Probably d 1st time Arnab ws fumbling around in asking questions.दिल गार्डन गार्डन हो गया — Brijesh Soni (@BrjSoni) May 8, 2014
#ModispeaksToArnab Have u felt like touching Modiji FEET Mr Arnab !
— Makhan Lal (@Makhanlalbagri) May 8, 2014