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My mother used to wash utensils in people's homes: Modi

BJP's prime ministerial candidate invoked his humble background to tell voters how he understood the pain of poverty.

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Press Trust of India Dhule
Last Updated : Apr 22 2014 | 6:21 PM IST
"I sustained a living by selling tea. My mother used to wash utensils in other people's homes", said Narendra Modi today as he invoked his humble background to tell voters how he understood the pain of poverty.

Addressing a poll meeting here, Modi, BJP's prime ministerial candidate, said he understands the plight of the poor very well. "I have been a follower of Ambedkar myself because No one will understand your problems better than me".

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First Published: Apr 22 2014 | 5:48 PM IST

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