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ଅନାସ୍ଥା ପ୍ରସ୍ତାବକୁ ନେଇ ସଂସଦରେ ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିବା ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟର ମୂଖ୍ୟାଂଶ

Published By : Admin | July 20, 2018 | 20:30 IST

ଗୃହରେ ଆଗତ କରାଯାଇଥିବା ଅନାସ୍ଥା ପ୍ରସ୍ତାବକୁ ପ୍ରତ୍ୟାଖ୍ୟାନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ମୁଁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ଅନୁରୋଧ କରୁଛି ।

ଆଜି କିଛି ସଦସ୍ୟମାନଙ୍କର ନକାରାତ୍ମକତାକୁ ଦେଶ ଦେଖିଛି । ବିକାଶକୁ କିଛି ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି  କିପରି ପ୍ରବଳ ଭାବେ ବିରୋଧ କରୁଛନ୍ତି ତାହା ଭାରତ ଦେଖିଛି ।

ଯଦି ଆପଣ ତର୍କ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ନାହାନ୍ତି, ତେବେ ଏ ପ୍ରସ୍ତାବକୁ କାହିଁକି ଆଗତ କଲେ? ଆପଣମାନେ ଏହି ପ୍ରସ୍ତାବକୁ ବିଳମ୍ବ କରିବା ପାଇଁ କାହିଁକି ଚେଷ୍ଟା କରୁଛନ୍ତି?

ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ କେବଳ ଗୋଟିଏ କଥା କହିବାର ଅଛି ଯେ- ମୋଦୀଙ୍କୁ ହଟାଅ ।

ଆମେ ବିରୋଧି ଦଳର ସଦସ୍ୟମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଯାହା ଦେଖିଲୁ ତାହା ହେଉଛି କେବଳ ଗର୍ବ । ଏହି ସଦସ୍ୟମାନଙ୍କୁ ମୁଁ କହି ରଖିବାକୁ ଚାହେଁ ଯେ ଜନସାଧାରଣ ହିଁ ଆମକୁ ନିର୍ବାଚିତ କରିଛନ୍ତି । ସେଥିପାଇଁ ଆମେ ଏଠାକୁ ଆସିଛୁ ।

କ୍ଷମତାକୁ ଆସିବା ପାଇଁ ସେ ଏତେ ତରବର କାହିଁକି?

ସକାଳେ ଭୋଟିଂ ଶେଷ ହୋଇନଥିଲା, ବିତର୍କ ମଧ୍ୟ ଶେଷ ହୋଇନଥିଲା, ଜଣେ ସଦସ୍ୟ ମୋ ନିକଟକୁ ଧାଇଁ ଆସି କହିଲେ-ଉଠ, ଉଠ, ଉଠ…

ଜଣେ ମୋଦୀଙ୍କୁ ଉଠାଇବା ପାଇଁ ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ ସେମାନେ କାହାକୁ କାହାକୁ ଏକାଠି କରିବାକୁ ଚେଷ୍ଟା କରୁଛନ୍ତି ।

ଆମ ସ୍ୱାର୍ଥ ପାଇଁ ଆମେ ଏଠାରେ ନାହୁଁ ।

125 କୋଟି ଭାରତୀୟଙ୍କ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦ ପାଇଁ ଆମେ ଏଠାରେ ଅଛୁ ।

‘ସବକା ସାଥ ସବକା ବିକାଶ’ ମନ୍ତ୍ର ସହିତ ଆମେ ଦେଶସେବା କରିଛୁ ।

ଏହି ଗ୍ରାମମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ଅଧିକାଂଶ ପୂର୍ବ ଭାରତ ଏବଂ ଉତ୍ତର ପୂର୍ବ ଭାରତରେ ଅବସ୍ଥିତ ।

ଆମ ସରକାରଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ସମ୍ମାନର ବିଷୟ ହେଉଛି 70 ବର୍ଷ ଧରି ଅନ୍ଧକାର ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଥିବା 18,000 ଗ୍ରାମଗୁଡ଼ିକରବିଦ୍ୟୁତକରଣ ଦିଗରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରିବା ।

ରେକର୍ଡ ଗତିରେ ପାଇଖାନା ନିର୍ମାଣ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ଉଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳା ଯୋଜନା ଫଳରେ ମହିଳାମାନେ ଏକ ଧୂଆଁମୁକ୍ତ ଜୀବନ ନିର୍ବାହ କରୁଛନ୍ତି ।

ଆମ ସରକାର ଗରିବମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କ ଖାତା ଖୋଲିଛନ୍ତି । ପୂର୍ବରୁ ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କର ଦ୍ୱାର ଗରିବମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ କେବେ ଖୋଲୁନଥିଲା ।

ଏହି ସରକାର ହିଁ ଆୟୁଷ୍ମାନ ଭାରତ ଭଳି ଏକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଛନ୍ତି ଯାହାକି ଗରିବମାନଙ୍କୁ ଉଚ୍ଚ ଗୁଣାତ୍ମକ ମାନର ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟସେବା ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବ ।

ନିମ-ପ୍ରଲେପିତ ୟୁରିଆର ନିଷ୍ପତ୍ତି ଭାରତର କୃଷକମାନଙ୍କୁ ସହାୟତା କରିଛି ।

ଷ୍ଟାର୍ଟ-ଅପ ଜଗତରେ ଭାରତ ଏହାର ପଦଚିହ୍ନ ଅଙ୍କିତ କରିଛି । ମୁଦ୍ରା ଯୋଜନା ବହୁ ଯୁବବର୍ଗଙ୍କ ସ୍ୱପ୍ନ ପୂରଣ କରୁଛି ।

ଭାରତୀୟ ଅର୍ଥବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ଶକ୍ତିଶାଳୀ ହେଉଛି ଏବଂ ଭାରତ ମଧ୍ୟ ବିଶ୍ୱ ଅର୍ଥବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାକୁ ଶକ୍ତିଶାଳୀ କରୁଛି ।

କଳାଧନ ବିରୋଧରେ ଲଢ଼େଇ ଜାରି ରହିବ । ମୁଁ ଜାଣିଛି ଯେ ଏଥିପାଇଁ ମୁଁ ଅନେକ ଶତୃ ତିଆରି କରିଛି କିନ୍ତୁ ଠିକ ଅଛି କି ଇସିଆଇ, ବିଚାର ବିଭାଗ, ଆରବିଆଇ ତଥା ଆନ୍ତର୍ଜାତିକ ଏଜେନ୍ସିମାନଙ୍କ ଉପରେ କଂଗ୍ରେସର କୌଣସି ବିଶ୍ୱାସ ନାହିଁ । ସେମାନଙ୍କର କୌଣସି କଥା ଉପରେ ବିଶ୍ୱାସ ନାହିଁ ।

ଆମେ ଏଠାକୁ କାହିଁକି ଆସିଛୁ? ସବୁ କଥାକୁ ନେଇ ଛୋଟପିଲା ଭଳି ବ୍ୟବହାର ଶୋଭା ପାଏ ନାହିଁ ।

ଜଣେ ନେତା ଡୋକଲାମ ବିଷୟରେ କହୁଥିଲେ । ସେହି ନେତା ଯିଏକି ଆମ ସୈନ୍ୟବାହିନୀକୁ ଛାଡି ଚୀନର ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରଦୂତଙ୍କୁ ବିଶ୍ୱାସ କରିଥିଲେ । ରାଫେଲ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ବିମାନକୁ ନେଇ ଏକ ଖାମଖିଆଲ ଅଭିଯୋଗ ଯୋଗୁ ଉଭୟ ଦେଶଙ୍କୁ ବିବୃତି ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବାକୁ ପଡିଲା ।

କଂଗ୍ରେସକୁ ମୋର ଅନୁରୋଧ ଯେ ଦୟାକରି ଜାତୀୟ ସୁରକ୍ଷାକୁ ନେଇ ରାଜନୀତି କରନ୍ତୁ ନାହିଁ ।

ଆମର ସେବା ବାହିନୀ ପ୍ରତି ଏ ଅପମାନକୁ ମୁଁ ସହ୍ୟ କରିବି ନାହିଁ ।

ଆପଣ ଯେମିତି ଚାହିଁବେ ମୋତେ ଗାଳିଦେଇ ପାରିବେ । କିନ୍ତୁ ଭାରତର ଯବାନଙ୍କୁ ଅପମାନିତ କରିବା ବନ୍ଦ କରନ୍ତୁ ।

ଆପଣ ସର୍ଜିକାଲ ଷ୍ଟ୍ରାଇକକୁ ଜୁମଲା ଷ୍ଟ୍ରାଇକ କହିଲେ ।

1999 ମସିହା ବିଷୟରେ ମୋତେ ମନେ ପକାଇ ଦିଆଯାଇଥିଲା ଯେତେବେଳେ କି ସେ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରପତି ଭବନ ବାହାରେ ଠିଆ ହୋଇଥିଲେ ଏବଂ କହିଲେ ଯେ ଆମର ସଂଖ୍ୟା ଏବେ ୨୭୨ ଏବଂ ଆହୁରି ଅଧିକ ଆମ ସହିତ ଯୋଗ ଦେଉଛନ୍ତି । ସେ ଅଟଳ ବିହାରୀ ବାଜପେୟୀଙ୍କ ସରକାରକୁ ଅସ୍ଥିର କରିଦେଇଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ନିଜେ ଏକ ସରକାର ଗଢ଼ିନଥିଲେ ।

ମୁଁ ଏକ ବିବୃତି ପାଠ କରୁଛି- “କିଏ କହୁଛି କି ଆମ ପାଖରେ ସଂଖ୍ୟା ନାହିଁ ।”

କଂଗ୍ରେସ ଚରଣ ସିଂହ’ଙ୍କ ସହିତ କ’ଣ କଲା? ସେମାନେ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଶେଖରଙ୍କ ସହ କ’ଣ କଲେ, ଦେବଗୌଡାଙ୍କ ସହ ସେମାନେ କ’ଣ କଲେ, ଆଇ.କେ.ଗୁଜରାଲଙ୍କ ସହ ସେମାନେ କ’ଣ କଲେ? ଦୁଇଥର ଅର୍ଥ ଶକ୍ତି ବଳରେ ଭୋଟ କ୍ରୟ କରିବାରେ କଂଗ୍ରେସ ସାମିଲ ରହିଛି ।

ସମଗ୍ର ଦେଶ ଆଜି ଦେଖିଛି ଯେ ଆଖି କ’ଣ କଲା? ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଆଗରେ ଏହା ସ୍ପଷ୍ଟ ।

କଂଗ୍ରେସ ଆନ୍ଧ୍ରପ୍ରଦେଶକୁ ଭାଗ ଭାଗ କରିଦେଲା ଏବଂ ସେମାନଙ୍କ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସେତେବେଳେ ଲଜ୍ଜାଜନକ ଥିଲା ।

ଆନ୍ଧ୍ରପ୍ରଦେଶ ଏବଂ ତେଲଙ୍ଗାନାର ବିକାଶ ପାଇଁ ଏନଡିଏ ସରକାର ସଂକଳ୍ପବଦ୍ଧ ରହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ମୁଁ ଆନ୍ଧ୍ରପଦେଶର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀଙ୍କୁ କହିଥିଲି ଯେ କେବଳ ୱାଇଏସଆର କଂଗ୍ରେସ ପାର୍ଟି ସହିତ ଆଭ୍ୟନ୍ତରୀଣ ରାଜନୀତି ଯୋଗୁ ଆପଣ ଏପରି କରୁଛନ୍ତି ।

ଆନ୍ଧ୍ରପ୍ରଦେଶର ଜନସାଧାରଣଙ୍କୁ ମୁଁ କହିବାକୁ ଚାହିଁବି ଯେ ଆମେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ କାମ କରିବା ଚାଲୁ ରଖିବୁ । ଆନ୍ଧ୍ରପ୍ରଦେଶର ବିକାଶ ପାଇଁ ଯାହା କିଛି ସମ୍ଭବ ତାହା କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଆମେ ସବୁ କିଛି କରିବୁ ।

ଗୋଟିଏ ଫୋନ କଲରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଘନିଷ୍ଠ ମିତ୍ରଙ୍କୁ ଋଣ ମିଳିଯାଉଥିଲା ଏବଂ ଏହାର ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା ଭୋଗୁଥିଲା ଦେଶ ।

ଏନପିଏ ସମସ୍ୟା ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ମୁଁ ଆପଣମାନଙ୍କୁ କହିବାକୁ ଚାହିଁବି । ଇଂଟରନେଟ ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କିଙ୍ଗର ବହୁ ପୂର୍ବରୁ କଂଗ୍ରେସ ଦଳ ଫୋନ ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କିଙ୍ଗ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଥିଲା ଏବଂ ଏହାଫଳରେ ଏନପିଏ ସମସ୍ୟା ସୃଷ୍ଟି ହୋଇଥିଲା ।

ମୁସଲିମ ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କ ନ୍ୟାୟ ଅନ୍ୱେଷଣ ପଥରେ ଏହି ସରକାର ସେମାନଙ୍କ ସହ ଠିଆ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ହିଂସାର ଯେକୌଣସି ଘଟଣା ଦେଶପାଇଁ ଲଜ୍ଜା ଆଣିଥାଏ ।

ମୁଁ ପୁଣିଥରେ ରାଜ୍ୟ ସରକାରମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅନୁରୋଧ କରିବି ଯେ ଯେଉଁମାନେ ହିଂସାରେ ଜଡିତ ଅଛନ୍ତି ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଦଣ୍ଡିତ କରନ୍ତୁ ।

ରେକର୍ଡ ଗତିରେ ରାସ୍ତା ନିର୍ମାଣ ହେଉଥିବାର ଭାରତ ଦେଖୁଛି, ଗ୍ରାମଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ସଂଯୁକ୍ତ ହେଉଛନ୍ତି, ଆଇ-ୱେ ନିର୍ମିତ ହେଉଛି, ରେଳପଥରେ ବିକାଶ ହେଉଛି ।

 

 

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PM Modi's Global Diplomacy: Strengthening India's Partnerships Across Continents
December 31, 2024

In recent years, PM Modi has significantly strengthened India's global partnerships through a series of impactful bilateral visits across continents. These visits have been crucial in advancing India’s foreign policy, enhancing strategic cooperation, and promoting economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties with key nations worldwide. From the Gulf to Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa, PM Modi’s diplomatic outreach is a symbol to India’s growing global presence under his leadership.

United Arab Emirates: Strengthening Ties with the Gulf

PM Modi’s visit to the UAE marked his 7th trip in nine years, reflecting the deepening relationship between India and the Gulf nation. During the visit, PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the AHLAN MODI event, a vibrant celebration of the strong cultural and historical ties between the two nations.

PM Modi at the AHLAN MODI Event in the UAE

The visit also marked a milestone with the inauguration of the first Hindu temple in the UAE — the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi. This temple is a symbol of India’s cultural diplomacy and the growing acceptance of India’s diversity in the Gulf region. The visit reinforced the UAE’s role as a key partner in India’s energy and economic growth, as well as the growing importance of the Indian expatriate community.

 

Qatar: Renewed Bilateral Cooperation

PM Modi’s visit to Qatar infused “new vigour” into the already robust bilateral ties between India and the Gulf nation. This visit was particularly significant, as Qatar released eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been detained on charges of espionage, a gesture that reflected Qatar's commitment to strengthening ties with India. The visit helped bolster economic cooperation, particularly in sectors like energy, trade, and infrastructure.

PM Modi in Qatar with his counterparts

Additionally, Qatar's investment in India's growing economy was emphasized, opening avenues for enhanced collaboration in the future.


Bhutan: Strengthening Regional Partnerships

A significant aspect of PM Modi’s visit to Bhutan was the inauguration of a state-of-the-art hospital in Thimphu, constructed with Indian assistance.

PM Modi at the inauguration of a state-of-the-art hospital in Thimphu

This move symbolized India’s continued support for Bhutan’s development, enhancing bilateral ties and ensuring India’s strategic influence in the region. Bhutan is an important partner in India's “Neighbourhood First” policy, and this visit further cemented the shared values of peace, stability, and progress between the two nations.

 

Austria: A Historic Milestone

PM Modi’s visit to Austria in 2024 was groundbreaking, as it marked the first trip by an Indian PM to the country in 41 years. This visit coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Austria. The visit focused on strengthening trade, technology, and cultural ties. Austria’s expertise in renewable energy, engineering, and research was highlighted as a potential area for collaboration.

PM Modi interacted with CEOs in Austria

The visit underscored India’s growing importance in European diplomatic circles and Austria’s role as a partner in India’s development trajectory.

 

Russia: Reaffirming Strategic Partnerships

In his visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the longstanding strategic partnership between the two nations.

PM Modi in Russia for the 16th BRICS Summit

The summit emphasized mutual cooperation in defence, energy, and technology. Russia’s support for India’s defence requirements, including the supply of critical military equipment, continued to be a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. Moreover, both nations agreed to further enhance energy cooperation, particularly in the oil and natural gas sectors, which are crucial for India’s energy security.

 

Poland: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

PM Modi’s visit to Poland in 2024 was historic, marking the first trip by an Indian PM in 45 years. The visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During the visit, both India and Poland elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership.

PM Modi Honoured the Fallen Heroes in Poland

Discussions centred around defence cooperation, scientific collaboration, and greater engagement in trade and investment. Poland’s support for India’s entry into global institutions such as the UN Security Council was also a significant aspect of the visit.

 

Ukraine: Diplomatic Engagement Amid Conflict

PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine was particularly noteworthy, coming at a time when military actions had been suspended by both warring sides. The visit demonstrated India’s commitment to global peace and its willingness to offer humanitarian and technological assistance for post-war reconstruction.

PM Modi delivered humanitarian aid to Ukrainian President

The PM assured Ukraine of India’s support in rebuilding its war-torn infrastructure, reflecting India’s role as a peace-broker in global conflicts. The visit also highlighted India’s position on non-interference and peaceful resolution of disputes.

 

Brunei: A Milestone in India’s 'Act East' Policy

PM Modi’s visit to Brunei marked the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation. The visit coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei. Brunei is a key partner in India’s “Act East” policy, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.

PM Modi’s visit to Brunei was the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM

The visit focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, energy, and maritime security. Brunei’s strategic location and its importance in regional security made this visit a crucial step in strengthening India’s relationships with Southeast Asian nations.

 

Singapore: Strengthening Strategic Partnership

PM Modi’s visit to Singapore emphasized the strengthening of India’s strategic partnership with the island nation, particularly in advanced manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable development. The visit facilitated the growth of synergies between the semiconductor ecosystems of India and Singapore. Both nations explored opportunities to collaborate in research, innovation, and green technologies, which are essential for India’s future economic growth.

PM Modi at the Roundtable with Business Leaders in Singapore

Singapore’s role as a financial hub and a gateway to Southeast Asia made this visit critical for India’s long-term economic ambitions.

 

Guyana: Reaching Out to the Indian Diaspora

PM Modi’s visit to Guyana was historic as it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 50 years. The visit was significant for its emphasis on strengthening ties with the Indian diaspora, which has had a deep historical connection with Guyana for over 185 years. During the visit, PM Modi held discussions on giving strategic direction to the India-Guyana relationship, focusing on trade, technology, and infrastructure development.

PM Modi at the 2nd Caricom- India Summit in Guyana

The Prime Minister paid homage to the contributions of the Indian diaspora, underscoring their role in bridging cultural and economic ties between India and Guyana.

 

Nigeria: Strengthening African Partnerships

PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria in November 2024 was the first by an Indian PM to the West African nation in decades. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening India’s partnership with Nigeria, which is one of the most populous and influential countries in Africa. The visit focused on strategic cooperation, particularly in energy, trade, and security. India and Nigeria agreed to work closely on areas like healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. The visit also underscored the importance of democratic values and pluralism, shared by both nations.

PM Modi interacted with the Indian Diaspora in Nigeria

Kuwait: Enhancing Economic and Cultural Cooperation

PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait was especially significant as it was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The visit focused on enhancing economic relations and cultural exchanges. Kuwait, with its strategic location in the Gulf, plays a pivotal role in India’s energy security and economic interests.

PM Modi at the Hala Modi Event in Kuwait

The visit aimed at bolstering collaboration in trade, energy, and investment, reinforcing the historical ties between the two nations. It was also an opportunity to connect with the large Indian diaspora in Kuwait, a key contributor to both the Gulf nation’s economy and the bilateral relationship.

A Global Leader in Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships

PM Modi’s series of impactful bilateral visits across continents has significantly elevated India’s diplomatic standing and global influence. His efforts have not only strengthened traditional alliances but also fostered new strategic partnerships, positioning India as a key player in global affairs. Through his leadership, India has championed multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and peaceful conflict resolution, ensuring its active participation in shaping the future of the world. These diplomatic engagements reflect India’s growing prominence on the global stage, laying the foundation for a prosperous and interconnected future.