Modi clarifies on not wearing skull cap, puppy remark

"They (other politicians) can do anything for appeasement. I believe in respecting traditions of all religions. But at the same time, I have to respect my own tradition as well although I respect all traditions.

I can't hoodwink people by wearing such skull caps. But I believe in taking action against those who show disrespect to others" said Modi.

On his controversial answer in an interview with a foreign media person in context of killing of Muslims in Gujarat riots that "It pains even when a puppy comes under my car", Modi said: "In our country we say it pains even if an ant dies. These are proverbs. This should not be interpreted otherwise.

"And you should know that the person who had taken my interview, despite being a foreigner, had tweeted that I did not mean anything like that.

But the news traders, and I am not talking about media, used this to sell their stuff."