Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a clever jab at the Congress party’s repeated “1/3rd government” remark during his address in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. He humorously highlighted the truth behind the statement and expressed gratitude towards a few colleagues in Congress who stood strong despite lack of support from their party.
Modi’s remarks in the Lok Sabha included a sly reference to a colleague holding his party’s flag alone and reiterated the significance of the “1/3rd government” statement made by the opposition. He playfully mentioned completing 10 years in power with 20 more to go, emphasizing the amusing accuracy of the prediction.
Despite opposition members chanting slogans throughout his speech, PM Modi continued his address in the Lok Sabha. He accused the Congress and its ‘ecosystem’ of disrespectful behavior towards Hindus and plotting a false portrayal of Hinduism as violent.
Concerned by the disturbances during his speech, Modi urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to take strict action, labeling the actions as an insult to national traditions. He indirectly referred to Rahul Gandhi’s recent speech where he criticized the ruling party, hinting at the need for decorum in parliamentary proceedings.
Rahul Gandhi’s provocative speech targeting the ruling party was dismissed by Modi as “Balak Buddhi,” indicating childish behavior. The PM also recalled past events involving Gandhi’s theatrical gestures in parliament, emphasizing the need for maturity and rational discourse.
Modi concluded his speech with a humorous prayer for wisdom for those exhibiting childish behavior in parliament, subtly referencing Rahul Gandhi. The sharp exchanges between the PM and the opposition leader highlighted the political tension in the Lok Sabha.
The back-and-forth between Modi and Rahul Gandhi stemmed from the latter’s accusations of religious intolerance, which prompted a spirited response from the Prime Minister. The verbal sparring underscored the deep-rooted ideological differences between the two political leaders.
