When asked whether Britain's perception of Modi would change in the wake of his projection as the Prime Ministerial candidate by the main opposition party of the country, he evaded a direct reply saying, "I met Modi last year and would like to stick to my remark at that time that engaging with him was not tantamount to endorsing him."
"We have great faith in Indian democracy. But we can only be spectators and not commentators in it."
However, he refused to comment on the British ban on issuing a visa to Modi.
When asked whether Modi would be issued a visa now if he applies for it, he said, "It is a hypothetical question and I would prefer not to comment on that."
