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I would like Modi to become the Prime Minister and expand the Gujarat model of development across the country.

Elections in India are not contests between personalities. They are ultimately battles involving political parties; promises and pledges that political parties make; the vision and programmes that political parties bring to the table. So although, Modi's style is 'I, me, myself,' I don't think 2014 elections as a Modi versus Rahul contest.

Running a government as chief minister and managing affairs of the nation are different things.

In Chhattisgarh, there is no Narendra Modi factor; people know that he only speaks lies and is desperate to become prime minister.

Being the chief minister of a regional government is just a pastime compared with the hellish job of being prime minister of two different communities brought together.

I have maintained that the people of India are ahead of their governments. The people of India are at least 10 to 15 years ahead of their governments.

Definitely, a non-tribal can become chief minister in Jharkhand.

Narendra Modi is a bubble. After elevation in his party, his first test was the Karnataka election. He failed miserably in that.

I do not rule out the possibility of being prime minister of India one day, but there is still time.

Gujarat is truly vibrant. Be it handicrafts, folk music, art, costumes or food - the state offers the best of everything.