Modi in London: PM woos Indian diaspora, showcases govt's achievements

The PM conceded he isn't perfect and has committed mistakes in London

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with the Indian diaspora in London but the target audience was primetime television viewers back home. The effort was to showcase the achievements of his four-year government to the electorate, particularly of poll-bound Karnataka.

With barely a year to go for the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the PM sought to reply to some of the criticisms his government has faced in recent times.  Such as unemployment, farmer incomes, demonetisation and the ongoing anger over increases in rape.

On that final one, protests are taking place in London as well. Modi spoke about his