Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed his emotional side while responding to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Parliament session on Wednesday. He declared, “Mai desh ka sevak hun” (I am a servant of the nation) and emphasized that his government’s focus is on development, not on vote-bank politics.
Here are the top ten highlights from PM Modi’s Motion of Thanks:
1. PM Modi outlined his vision for the next five years, aiming to achieve saturation of basic facilities and fight against poverty. He expressed confidence that India will emerge victorious against poverty in the next five years, becoming the third-largest economy globally. He reiterated his commitment to serve the nation and focus on development over vote-bank politics.
#WATCH | Speaking in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, “The next five years are to ensure saturation of basic facilities and for the fight against poverty. This country will emerge victorious against poverty in the next five years, and I am saying this based on the experience of the… pic.twitter.com/JntSGUs9id
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2. Opposition MPs protested and walked out while PM Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha on Motion of Thanks. In response, he criticized them for not being able to face the truth and for insulting the Upper House’s tradition during their walkout.
#WATCH | In Rajya Sabha, Opposition MPs protest, raise slogans and walk out as PM Modi speaks on Motion of Thanks to President’s Address. The Opposition MPs say that the LoP was not allowed to speak and that he should be allowed for the same.
As they walk out, PM Modi says… pic.twitter.com/rmPZpoNugY
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024
3. PM Modi lauded the wisdom and intelligence of the Indian public for prioritizing performance over propaganda in the recent elections. He reiterated his government’s commitment to realizing ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ with the third consecutive mandate given by the people.
4. PM Modi expressed gratitude to a Congress colleague who stood by his party during the elections and praised his prophecy about completing 1/3rd of the government’s tenure. He took a dig at the opposition for their dishonesty during their time in power.