Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed claims that he avoids criticism, asserting instead that he “actively welcomes constructive criticism.”

In a podcast with Lex Fridman, Modi emphasized that criticism is essential for democracy. “If democracy truly runs in your veins, you must embrace it. In our scriptures, it’s said: 'Always keep your critics close.' Critics should be your nearest companions because through genuine criticism, you can improve quickly and work democratically with better insights,” he said.

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Encouraging more critical discourse, he stressed that criticism should be sharp and well-informed. “But my real complaint is that nowadays, what we see isn't real criticism. Genuine criticism requires thorough study, in-depth research, and careful analysis. It demands finding the truth from falsehoods. Today, people look for shortcuts, avoid proper research, and skip deep analysis,” he added.

Modi acknowledged that media often plays with words for attention-grabbing headlines, saying he doesn’t mind it as long as there’s no deliberate agenda. “If someone’s attracted by catchy headlines or plays with words, I honestly don't mind that much. But when there's a deliberate agenda behind the actions, and the truth is deliberately ignored, that can cause damage that...

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