Highlights 1 PM Modi paused for a couple of minutes when he heard azan from a nearby mosque. 3 Modi resumed his speech after the Muslim call to prayer ended. At this time, when Modi pauses his speech for the Azaan, he is trying to send a signal to the Gujarat Muslims that he is secular and accords the same respect to all religions. However, at the same time, Modi's BJP is trying to differentiate between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat. If now, attempts are being made to create a rift between the Hindus and Muslims by some right-wing elements, Modi's change of heart will go a long way towards dissuading such forces.

Source: India Today November 30, 2017 13:41 UTC