Politics of 'Digging Graves' Will Be Stopped Only by the Resolve for a Developed India: Prime Minister
New Delhi | Special Correspondent
Responding to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition in the Rajya Sabha and described the next 25 years as 'decisive' for the country. The Prime Minister said that while the country is preparing to build a 'developed India' by 2047, some people, steeped in hatred, are raising slogans like 'Modi, your grave will be dug'. He clarified that the blessings of 140 crore countrymen are his 'protective shield'.
India is Now a Leader, Not a Follower
Taking a dig at the Congress era, the Prime Minister said that earlier the world used to say that 'India missed the bus', but today's India does not wait for any bus, but is leading the global convoy. He said, "We have moved out of the 'Fragile Five' and are rapidly moving towards becoming the world's third largest economy."
Key Announcements and Achievements:
* Banking Reforms: The banking sector is now free from phone banking and is making record profits (NPA less than 1%).
* Poverty Alleviation: 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty due to government policies.
* Technology: India is a world leader today in the fastest rollout of 5G and digital payments (UPI).
* Youth Power: India is today the world's most important 'talent pool', for which global markets have opened up.
'Rise Above Negativity'
Expressing concern over the uproar and behavior of the opposition, the PM said that the level of discussion in the Upper House should have been higher. He termed the insult to the Sikhs and the opposition's attitude towards the tribal President as unfortunate. He concluded by urging that we must not stop, and we must only rest after achieving our goals.
