New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a robust defense of his government's policies and vision for India during his address in the Rajya Sabha today. Emphasizing the imperative of propelling India towards a developed nation by 2047, Modi outlined ambitious plans spanning various sectors including energy, transportation, and technology. Promising initiatives such as generating electricity at home, promoting startups, and enhancing public transport infrastructure underscored the government's commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. Additionally, Modi took aim at the opposition, particularly the Congress party, accusing them of undermining democracy and failing to address key issues such as caste disparities and economic development.
In a spirited rebuttal, Prime Minister Modi countered criticisms from the opposition with a litany of achievements and plans for India's future. From bolstering public sector enterprises to championing social justice through increased access to education and opportunities for marginalized communities, Modi defended his government's record while castigating the Congress for its alleged failures and hypocrisy. The Prime Minister's address, marked by fiery rhetoric and a vision for a prosperous and inclusive India, sets the tone for a charged political landscape as the country approaches crucial elections.
Here are the quotes from Prime minister Narendra Modi's speech:
- "Modi 3.0 will strength the foundation of Viksit Bharat." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "Post pandemic, the world focus has turned to India. Several states can become tourism epicentres. The world agrees that only India can make most use of AI. This is our commitment, and all our breath, moments, ideas are for this work. And the country will keep moving forward." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "In next 5 years, you can generate electricity at home and sell. Yuva startups number will reach lakhs. Tier-2 and 3 cities get new identities with startups emerging from there. In next 5 years, public transport will be transformed. Next 5 years will see poor and middle class get fast transportation modes, bullets trains, expansion of Vande Bharat. There will be Made in India semiconductors. Today, the country imports energy needs for lakhs and crores. We will reduce our dependency on such imports. The money saved (from reducing imports) will go to the farmers." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "My guarantee is the poor will continue to get free treatment of up to 5 lakh, 80% discount medicines will continue, Kisan samman nidhi will continue, pucca house scheme will continue, nal se jal yojana will continue, toilets will be built. We will not slow down the progress. Our third term isn't far. Some people call it Modi 3.0. Modi 3.0 will strength the foundation of Viksit Bharat." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "I was a Chief Minister for a long period. So I understand regional aspirations. just like Digvijaya Singh. Some people here understand everything. In 10 years, UPA used all its powers to do what not in Gujarat. But I don't have the habit of crying. We struggled through that. We didn't use to get appointments of (central) ministers. Once during a natural disaster, I requested the PM to visit but he went for another programme in south. He said they will check out from the air. My mantra has been we can do India's development through state's development. Competitive cooperative federalism is the need of the hour." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "PM Modi accuses Congress of destroying PSUs. The BSNL that you destroyed is now moving towards made-in-India 5G and 4G. You spread so many confusions about HAL, today it is doing record manufacturing. Statements were made about LIC, the way was same - spread rumours to destroy companies. There were 234 PSUs in 2014. Today, there are 254. Sold? Which arithmetic do they follow? Most PSUs today are giving record returns. Investors are moving towards PSUs today. In the last one month, 2X jump in BSE PSU Index. 10 years ago, PSU net profit was 1.25 lakh crore. After 10 years it is 2.5 lakh crore. PSUs net worth have increased from 9.5 lakh crore to 17 lakh crore." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "PM Modi on Backward Class students. In higher education. SC student admissions increased 44%, ST by 65%, OBC by 45%. When adivasi and backward children become doctor or engineer, a new environment will be created. Our ambition is to solve these basic issues. I feel pity on you. Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas - this is Modi's guarantee, not just a slogan." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "PM Modi on President Droupadi Murmu. For the first time in the country, NDA made an adivasi woman the President. Yours wasn't an ideological opposition. You made someone who went from BJP the candidate (for President). Your opposition was against an adivasi woman." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "PM Modi on Backward Caste. SC, ST, OBC in J&K were not given their rights for 7 decades. Article 370 (I am not speaking about how many seats we will win) was repealed. Only then, SC ST OBC got those rights that other citizens have been getting. They did not have Forest Rights Act, Prevention of Atrocities Act. We repealed Article 370 and gave them the rights. Valmiki community was not given domicile facilities. Local Self-Government OBC reservation bill will be passed in Lok Sabha tomorrow. They left no stones unturned to defeat Babasaheb's ideology. They were not prepared to give Bharat Ratna to Babasaheb. It happened when BJP came to power." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "PM Modi on Jawaharlal Nehru. I remember Nehru ji a lot these days. I quote Pandit Nehru's letters to Chief Minister: "I don't like reservations and especially in jobs. I am against any step that promotes inefficiency." Nehru ji used to say that if SC ST OBC get reservation in jobs, government work standards will fall. He had even stopped recruitment. If they got jobs then, and went ahead with promotions, they would have reached here. What Nehru ji said has been pathhar ki lakeer for Congress. Your mindset can be understood through such examples." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "We want to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. No place for 20th-century mindset, it can't make India a Viksit Bharat. Congress is suddenly speaking about caste. But if had they need, they should look into their own history. If Babasaheb wasn't there, I wonder if SC ST would have been given reservation. Their mindset is not new, it has been like this since then." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "Why was the country angry with Congress? Why did the people get so angry? It's not because I said so. It's the fruit of what they had sown. I am not saying anyone is bad. When people have said it, why I need to say it?" - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "In 10 years, we brought the country to no. 5 and Congress wants to preach about the economy. The Congress never gave full reservation to OBC, general quota. They never gave Bharat Ratna to BR Ambedkar, but to their own families. Congress leaders and their ethics have no guarantee, and they want to question Modi's guarantees." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "The Congress that has murdered democracy, toppled elected government dozens of times, chains democracy behind the bars, tried to lock down the media, tried to break the country. Now they are giving statements to break North and South. This Congress is preaching about democracy and federalism? They have left no stones turned to break the country over language. They allowed terrorism to thrive, left Northeast in backwardness, made Maoism a big challenge, handed over land to enemies, stopped the modernization of armed forces." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "In a democracy, you have the right to speak and we have the responsibility to hear. A party has gone outdated more than one can think. So they outsourced their functioning. Such a big party that has ruled for decades has to see such a fall. I am not happy that this has happened. I feel pity." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "In the old parliament, attempts were made to stifle the PM's voice. I kept hearing each word of yours. Today too, you have come prepared to not hear a thing. But you can't suppress my voice. The country's citizens have given power to this voice. The challenge you received in West Bengal that Congress won't cross 40 (seats). I pray you can save that." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- "It was the compulsion of some people to criticize. Special thanks to Mallikarjun Kharge. I have hardly felt such joy in Lok Sabha. I was pleased with the fact that Mallikarjun Kharge spoke at length. I wondered how he has the freedom to speak so much. Then I realized 2 special commanders were not there. Mallikarjun Kharge made use of this opportunity." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
