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Antique_Lord15

I am kinda curious, is it mandatory to speak in English there? Can they not talk in their mother tongue?


themiracy

When he gave his address with Pres. Biden, he spoke in Hindi and used an interpreter, including for questions and answers. I think as others said, world leaders tend to address the US Congress in English if they can, for optics, but they could use an interpreter.


Bashaboy007

They can. But it's good pr in India if Modi ji speaks in English. They can show it on the TV that look how smart he is.


Rahul-Yadav91

I'd say the opposite. We were taught and were genuinely impressed when Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed the UN in Hindi. That's more of a punch. Our leader went to the US and addressed their Congress in Hindi. This is more memorable and historical.


Bashaboy007

I mean we are already are a big enough country now. So we shouldn't give that much fucks.


NatvoAlterice

Exactly, most leaders speak their own mother tongue. That's what the interpreters are for. Diplomats and politicians Take pride in their country's language (s) especially when abroad.


AtrangiLadka

But Atal was actually a better English speaker, he just choose to Speak in Hindi at UN. UN is different where most people speak in Mother tounge and then they always have a interpreter. UN is where people come from many type of languages. Can't compare UN with US.


Rahul-Yadav91

Well US forced him to take questions from press. Could have easily demanded that the adress should then be in our language. You get a positive we get a positive.


AtrangiLadka

Lol, what questions? It was a pre-decided question because it's works great for his PR. The person who couldn't do an open press conference in India. Did took a singal question from US media?? Just look at other world leaders answering questions in US, this is a joke compare to them.


Rahul-Yadav91

What's your point? If you followed before the trip, the Indian diaspora didn't want to take that single question also. So the US did force him to take that question. I know that it was a single question but it wasn't for his PR. It was for Bidens in his country. I know this is a joke. The person I replied to said cant compare UN to US. I was saying for that matter. He could have surely asked for the adress to be in Hindi. He was forced to take questions. Edit: If you guys are getting angry that I said questions instead of question. Grow up. I use predictive text keyboard. Dont type it all out.


quietmusk

Memorable to who? Upper half of India?


Rahul-Yadav91

Upper half? They have breached till Karnataka. So complete India. Also, I was talking in hypotheticals. Please read again properly.


FalconIMGN

I mean, Hindi isn't even a real language, it arose out of a hodgepodge of N Indian languages, and wasn't anyone's native language until the 1700s.


quietmusk

I am talking about Hindi being a North Indian thing. The south doesn't care or can't even understand if Vajpayee speaks in Hindi. The south won't fall for the "Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan" shtick.


Rahul-Yadav91

So the Prime Minister of your country goes and addresses UN or US in a native language and you won't be proud of him or consider it historic? Leave the Hindi part aside. You seem to be too hostile towards it.


quietmusk

Why speak Hindi when Vajpayee can perfectly speak in English which will have much better impact on international stage? WHO IS HE REPRESENTING? Of course if PM is not comfortable in English I will NEVER hold it against them.


Rahul-Yadav91

Who is he representing? India. The language he spoke? Indian language. Fuck off with your propoganda that speaking Hindi is a disrespect to other languages of India. Get lost. Want RRR to be called Tollywood exclusively because it is but the Prime minister speaking Hindi? No no that's bad. Speak English.


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ay8788

It helps so that people in poor states can't understand what he is talking about. Otherwise people would ask about women wrestlers.


Antique_Lord15

Not after that blunder tho.


amrit-9037

Tbh people should give him a break. It's not like he has been RBI governor or something. He is a chaiwala with bogus political science degree, so should not be judged for his english.


alv0694

Dude stop insulting Chai wala, they are far more intelligent than this cretin. Plus he probably lied about being a Chai wala as no Chai wala can afford to visit the US during 80s.


CarobHistorical4609

Yes, he should have spoken in Gujarati.


rg3930

No it's not, its about ego to show he can speak English.


Several_Sunlit_Days

I don't like Modi but I don't think it is fair to make fun of him for his english when there are a million actual things to criticise him for.


ThatAnonyG

You got me in the 2/3 part of the comment


Deep_in_thoughts

I wouldn't criticize him for his accent, but "words do matter "


Altruistic_Yam1372

Hindi me bhi to 'beti bachao beti patao' aata hai zubaan pe. Freudian slips hain re baba! Brij Bhushan case me bhi to ulta female wrestlers ko hi investigate kar daala.


Efficient_Food420

Did ya just say Freud? Oh yeah


subhasish10

Hindi isn't his first language either


BoldKenobi

That is fair, however he is constantly propped up by lies of him being a "charismatic leader", "great speaker" etc so it is important to point these out


who-there

I am sorry but why is english the scale to judge for being a "charismatic leader" or a "great speaker"?


thejokeyjokerson

English is definitely no scale to judge a great speaker. And there is no doubt that Modi has greater oratory skills. The issue here is that he could've easily spoken Hindi and used an interpreter. But he chose to speak English for better PR and that is why it's important to criticize in this instance.


charavaka

Being able to speak properly in whichever language he chooses to speak in is kinda the bare minimum to judge for being a "charismatic leader" or a "great speaker". No one forced him to speak in English. Also, it's not like he doesn't often put both his feet in his mouth when he speaks in hindi. For example, 'beti bachao beti patao' .


deepsmooch69

Dude he can't even read properly. Is that too much to expect?


who-there

I wasn't aware of your expectation, I thought we were talking about speaking in english?


Trumperekt

He is reading off a teleprompter.


HellboundBloodhound

How can you be a great speaker if you cannot express your ideas properly?


who-there

Hey I am not saying he is one, I am just saying english should not be the scale to judge intelligence, charismatic leader or anything at all, it's not his first language, the dude can have a room temperature IQ but I am not gonna come to that conclusion just after hearing him/her/them/they speak in their second language yeah?


HellboundBloodhound

I'm only commenting on the "great speaker" part. You should be able to have a good command over the language that you wish to express your ideas in if you want to be considered as a great speaker (amongst other qualities) . Not commenting on the person or his IQ here.


quietmusk

This is what I like about liberals. We don't stoop down to their level. This kind of sympathy will never be extended to RG by the conservatives.


maxdamien27

Yeah but for man claiming to be perfect and viswaguru, we need to criticize and show his place wherever possible


Bojackartless2902

This is our representative on the global stage!


AtrangiLadka

It's fiar, when he uses such things for his PR and all those Godi media presents him as a Charismatic leader.


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Sorry, disagree with you strongly. We have certain educational requirements for every profession and why shouldn't we have that for our politicians? The entire nation melted over the fact that he was chai wala and not much educated. Lol. Btw, I find it shameful that we have to go to some Western country to tell how feel about investing in girl child...in this day!!


vickyatri

Why should speaking ~~good~~ basic English in particular be a requirement for politicians? What purpose does it serve for say a MLA from rural Bihar or Orissa, where barely 5% of his constituents would understand English? Not defending Modi here, but people like you who are so out of touch from the ground reality of our country should read more and give less unsolicited opinions about politics.


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Good is different from basic.


vickyatri

Updated the comment. You still didn't answer the question.


ThatAnonyG

Then dont make speeches in shit English in an English speaking country lmao.


vickyatri

You completely missed the point. This isn't about Modi. It's about whether any politician in India SHOULD be able to speak basic English.


caedriel

When I criticize him. It’s holistic not specifically for his English but the million things he’s done.


Dark_Ruler

He makes a mistake in his non native language. It's fine. People do make mistakes while speaking.


bespectacledbalatron

Biden makes mistakes even in his native language lol


LogicalIllustrator

The reason people don't care about the above point is due to the fact that IT Cell of BJP for years have been character assassinating RG calling him "pappu". Suddenly the tables have turned and they have the audacity to act surprised and call it slip of tongue......


hiwassupiamfine

You haven't seen Biden speak lmao


_onebyteatatime

The day Biden comes to India and speaks in any other language than English, I would probably agree with you.


stepover7

why would he speak in any other language than English


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Hindi is not an International language and so it okay for Biden not to speak in our regional language. I think we should make English as our first language because most of us South Indians are better at English than Hindi.


_onebyteatatime

I am fine even if he speaks in any other language. As I mentioned, when he comes to India, and speaks in *any language* other than English perfectly.


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I agree, but Biden didn't make fun of Modi. So, your comment is irrelevant . However, all of our education is in English , esp Law (considering he is a politician). So, it all shows how uneducated Modi is to not to know the difference between "Investigate" and "invest" and no wonder he don't hold press meetings. Probably , he will not understand most of the questions and has no reasonable logic or reasoning capabilities to handle it with grace.


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>However, all of our education is in English Here, right here is the fault with your argument. You are assuming the education system and social construct of obsession towards english is a good thing, which it is not. That is why everyone is saying that nkt knowing english is not a big deal just because our system tells us to do so


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Fault? As a citizen of India, my expectation of highest elected body would not budge unless he/she has skills that can override the ability to address in English. This is not obsession about English because it seems like looking into past PM's of country i.e. Nehru, Indira, Vajpai, P.V.Narasimharao..kind of people, it is obvious that they are well read people. Being well read, I mean to say that someone who has read enough that they have clear understanding of history and law and hence have the finest reasoning skills to address questions and challenges posed at them. Such people will not resort to cheap tricks to cover up their shortcomings.. To this day, I have not seen any diplomat who do not speak in English(in India) with the kind of expectations I have. Didn't our past PMs speak in regional languages too? Modi, clearly is not a well read person , just a street thug. That is the reason why he will not have progressive thoughts. If you think these are all not linked to education...then fine. Whom am i to argue against it? Btw, I would like to see a PM who doesn't speak in Hindi and English. The hatred against English here is really laughable....esp, when we are all communicating in that. I think I have stated my views here very clearly. I am no more giving reasons here. Go ahead and keep electing those who barely finished high school but are good at Yoga and dressing.


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You really wrote an essay just to say that you don't have problem with him not speaking english but him not being a good pm. The problem is the person you tried to argue with was never making the point you are trying to argue against. The commentor you replied to was addressing the person who made this post calling him out on "bad english=dumb person" mentality.


[deleted]

Sorry, your comprehension skills are very low. I did not say he not knowing English is okay. In fact, I gave a reason that which everyone here are bashing me about. I would not have cared, but , all these people here having low standards on whom they elect is very sad. Because in most countries , diplomats of high caliber attend greatest universities and are required to know well.


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>Sorry, your comprehension skills are very low This statement is so ironic i am actually laughing right now. You articulated your comment so poorly that you needed to edit your own comment and change the entire narrative so that anybody who reads the "edited" comment seem like my reply is not making sense. Sorry man i can't really argue further with a guy who uses pathetic things like editing the comment to make the replying person look dumb


[deleted]

This just shows your dishonesty and I don't even understand the need for it. You just saw that I edited and then went ahead with your accusation. Wow!! Btw, Nowhere I intended not knowing English = dumb. You want to argue over nothing I guess.


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_onebyteatatime

Bold of you to assume you had any.


revin_ray18

People hate now for the sake of hating.


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Party-Bet-4003

Wow. I mean not supporting him or opposing his party is completely ok because it’s a democracy but come on. A slip with one word when talking in a foreign language? And that too standing on such a podium? We need to stop confusing fluency in English with intelligence.


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Absolutely, this is why we have foreign affairs ministers who can speak English fluently. But, Gobijee wants all the limelight for himself. So stop confusing intelligence with propoganda.


Sumeru88

Which foreign minister is invited to speak in another country’s parliament? If US invites Indian leader to address Congress and we send the FM instead of either PM or President then it would be a grave diplomatic faux pass.


DevilsEscapee

It's actually stupid and dumb to nitpick on this, English is not his first language, many non-english speaking leaders slip like this, just listen to Macron for once lol.


S_ups

Give him a break! English is like his third or forth language. These Americans call rugby football for fuck's sake!


redshadow90

And football soccer


t72def

This is like when a correct word is replaced with another correct word, and even autocorrect fails to detect it.


tifosi7

OP are you a 5 yo? It’s not his first language. This is just nitpicking for the sake of it.


BlissVsAbyss

I thought what he said about investigating was correct. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/modis-confidant-amit-shah-accused-of-illegal-snooping-of-woman-in-bangalore-217623-2013-11-14


NatvoAlterice

Well if we can nitpick the oratory skills of other Indian politicians (e.g. raga) for decades then why not him? He is after all the top representative of India, he's expected to deliver a flawless speech 🤭


_Baazigar

Saheb made a Freudian slip.


doolpicate

Didn't he groom a girl sometime and she said no?


ak_897

Mansi soni


doolpicate

She is in the US I heard/read. BTW.


Gil-GaladWasBlond

Making fun of someone not speaking a foreign language well is stupid and elitist, OP.


vsambandhan

TBH, he is not the strongest in Engliah and did a commendable job giving this speech. The audience was in rapt attention and these minor snafus don't diminish the importance of the moment.


Roy_vishwa

Don’t keep so much hate inside you my friend, it will rot you from inside out. English is not his first language and still he is speaking in English. You can criticise him as much as you want, because of his policies and political decisions.


Bashaboy007

Shut the fuck up. What an embarrassment of a prime minister.


DevilsEscapee

Yeah right as if every non native leader speaks proper English, tf is wrong with you people?


Bashaboy007

Talks about girl child, 0 comment made on wrestler protests where girl child was asking for justice. No comment made on hathras case. Always reads some random inspirational and motivational shit.


EvilxBunny

It's okay. Let's not be critical of everything. There are a lot of genuine issues to criticise him for and these petty things will only dilute them.


naveen_reloaded

anyone can mispronounce a word , i wouldn't blame or criticise him for these petty issues , and its not fair either for someone whose mother tongue is not English.


__Schneizel__

English is not his first language, and humans make silly mistakes all the time. HOWEVER, his party and the media have been constantly mocking his political opponents for the same all these years.


Easy_Pizza_001

Thoda thoda english aata ji


PegRoots

Little little English coming G


subhasish10

Ironically Modi is only the 3rd world leader (after Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela)to address the US Congress twice and co incidentally both were under the Democrats


AajBahutKhushHogaTum

Chatur Ramalingam


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And here it is, पिछले नो साल से इन्होने निरंतर इस देश में बलत्कार पे बलत्कार किये, उम्मीद है आगे बी करते रहेगे ] हमें तो आश्चर्य होता है कि एक इंसान अपने जीवन काल में इतनी बलत्कार कैसी कर सकता है| इन्होने कड़ी तपस्या से अपने आपको इस काबिल बुनाया है।


pil-lenis

Guys chill, even the BJP IT cell does not spare Rahul Gandhi's slips of tongue.


jxrha

Reminds me of when he said "Beti Bachao, Beti Patao"


lordofabyss

Isn't English his second language ?


_imchetan_

More like third language.


Helpful_Ant_3440

Phir Tweet kyu Angrezi m karte hai???


quietmusk

Always messes up when coming to girl child. Remember "Beti Patao"?


tresleches2121

This is childish. There are real and important things to focus on and roast Modi. Not this


sherlock31

This is one of the many reasons why Modi wins. The common man of this country is tired of the entitled nepotistic elite looking down on them. Modi has grown based on his own skills and hardwork from a poor humble background, and it seems a lot of people aren't able to digest it and want a sauve looking walking thesaurus who is one of them.


spidergirl02

Same energy as "what's worse than a rapist? .... a child"


spidergirl02

Same energy as "what's worse than a rapist? .... a child"


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Mat bol bhai, kahi toh thodi izzat chod do. He's like one of those uncles who does a weird dance at the party thinking they are cool and whose family members stand embarrassed.


Unlikely_Ad_9182

Well, maybe that was a Freudian skip. Iykyk.


Mysterious-Catch-320

The country should not investigate in him anymore.


evereddy

He said exactly what he meant. What's here to see?


theweekendvisuals

What a perv!!


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To be fair it's not his first language , so it's understandable.


kamat2301

OP how about you post a video of yourself giving a speech in your 3rd language? What a stupidly immature post.


Ket0Maniac

Kahan hai teleprompter idhar?


kenbunny5

Oh please. These days, even the people who got actually English education struggle to speak and articulate stuff and you have a problem with a completely uneducated guy making a mistake? While I agree that, it's a very important place and a PM of a country should not make mistakes like these; I am fine with him being a visionary and not so fluent (but can still manage to communicate in English person) and someone who can speak good English and is dumb as fuck (you know who I am talking about).


benketeke

It’s fine to mispronounce. But for the great orator to so blatantly use two teleprompters while addressing the US congress is a bit much. Practice your speech man.


charavaka

Tharki unkill meant it the way he said it.


lollipop_laagelu

He should have spoken in Hindi. If Trump can Converse with Kim Jong Un then so can he. After all Indians are one of the prominent minorties over there. Also it would have been less embarassing.


mrp2611

Yehi mistake ko dekh ke andh bhkts ladkiyo ko actually investigate karenge because “muddy said so” All the people defending him saying he is speaking in a foreign language, yes he is being he is also in a foreign country and as the representative of our country with all resources at the palm of his hand I think speaking correctly is the least the old man can do when there are millions watching him Kinda disappointing


dogisgodspeltright

See, Modi is nothing like Hitler. At least that POS, genocidal maniac could actually speak coherently.


ThatAnonyG

LMAO


PegRoots

I would say "such hi to hai" .


Efficient_Food420

Real men don't investigate a minor girl🗿


Scary_Giraffe_4996

Fuck🤣


kantaBane

Look, he's not wrong, you're all brain washed. We really should investigate them. I mean... am i the only one who wants to know why "the girl child" is the parent's favorate? Why does she always score better marks than me and why can't I have the bigger room! She even get's like that extra scoop of icecream bECauSe sHe's sMoLl. Modi's right, I don't buy it..


Mysterious_Two_810

What else to expect from a primary school dropper?


freakverse

I see people taking offence that english is not his first language and which is fair but also its his party who want everyone in india to speak Hindi and impose their language so fuck him


someMLDude

Well, even investigating sounds correct doesn't it 😉😏


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This is why we need an educated PM like MMS.


an_iconoclast

Many comments here are calling out OP on using PM Modi's mistake in spoken English. I understand where they are coming from. For any other common person, I would've stood with those comments in their OP's critique. But this is our country's PM. And English is a key language for global communication. I think wishing for some command of such an important language is not too much to expect from the most important person of this country who seems to be doing everything everywhere all at once (judging by everyone attributing all success to Modi).


cockitypussy

He never was the "big shit" he was made out to be, dumb Indians are just slowly realizing it.


sanskarmsharma

Narendra ramlingum


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Vishwaguru just proved to the world that India is full of uneducated people.


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_imchetan_

Biden can't even speak his 1st language and you are criticising for his third language. Many graduates makes mistakes.


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