Attack On Opposition, Listing Out Achievements Of 10 Year Rule: 10 Quotes From PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President”s address in the Lok Sabha today, lasting more than one and a half hours. Packed with criticism of the opposition, mainly the Congress, and highlighting the achievements of his 10-year rule, the speech was nothing less than an election address, given the upcoming general election expected in April and May.
10 Quotes From PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Address
- “ED seized just Rs 5,000 crore during Congress rule, figure reached Rs 1 lakh crore under our government.”
- “Congress disrespected Karpoori Thakur, who dedicated his entire life for the principles of democracy and values of the Constitution. Congress keeps on asking how many OBC people are holding positions in the government, I am surprised they cannot see the biggest OBC (pointing towards himself).”
- “From their (Opposition) speech, my confidence and that of the country has become firm that they have decided to be there (on the opposition benches) for long.”
- “The way you (opposition) are working hard, I believe the public will give its blessings to you. You will certainly reach a greater height than what you are at now – to the visitor”s gallery (of parliament).”
- “Congress” shop is on the verge getting shut in its attempt to launch one product again and again.”
- “Two songs on inflation were superhits in our country – “Mehngai Mar Gayi” and “Mehngai Dayain Khaye Jaat Hai”. Both of these songs came during Congress” governance. Inflation was in double digits during UPA”s tenure, it can”t be denied. What was their government”s logic? Insensitivity. They said – you can have expensive ice creams but why do you cry about inflation?…Whenever Congress came to power, it strengthened inflation.”
- “During the UPA Government, an extra-constitutional body was formed. The government could not have its way before that body. National Advisory Council – did it have any OBC members? Find out…”
- “The third term of our government is not very far now. Only 100-125 days remain to go…I don”t go into numbers but I can see the mood of the country. It will make the NDA cross 400 and BJP will definitely get 370 seats…The third term will be about taking very big decisions…”
- “…On the basis of the experience of 10 years of governance, looking at today”s strong economy and the rapid speed with which India is progressing today, I can confidently say that in our third term, India will be the third largest economic power.”
- “They (Opposition) failed to fulfill their responsibility as opposition…I have always said that the country needs a good opposition.”
