The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today replied to the motion of thanks on the President’s address to Parliament, in the Lok Sabha. He thanked the members of the House, especially the first time Parliamentarians, for taking part in the debate. He added that the President’s address envisions a New India, as dreamt by millions of Indians.
Speaking about the strong mandate of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM said that people of India have re-elected a stable government once again, after evaluating its performance.
“The 2019 Lok Sabha elections shows that the people of India are thinking about the good of the nation. This spirit is wonderful”, PM said. He added that it is satisfying to be given the opportunity to serve 130 crore Indians and do work that has made a positive difference in the lives of citizens.
Highlighting the vision of the Union Government, PM said that the government believes in public welfare and modern infrastructure. He said that the government never diverted from the development path, nor diluted the development agenda. “It is important that the country progresses, every Indian is empowered and our nation has modern infrastructure.” PM added.
The Prime Minister said that his government believes that each and every citizen has contributed towards India’s progress. He also reminded the House of the dark days following the imposition of Emergency.
Terming 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and 75 years of India’s independence as landmark occasions in the history of India, the Prime Minister urged everyone to observe these with great vigour. He said that the citizens of the country should strive to build the India, our freedom fighters dreamt of, and live for the nation.
The Prime Minister said that the Union Government has taken many pro-people decisions within weeks of taking charge. He said that those decisions will immensely benefit farmers, traders, youngsters and various other sections of the society. He added that the government has begun fulfilling the promises made to the nation.
On the importance of water conservation, Shri Modi mentioned about the steps taken by the Union Government including the constitution of ‘Jal Shakti’ Ministry. He urged the people to take concrete steps to save water. He said that the water crisis affects the poor and women the most. He reiterated that the government is committed towards the task of bringing water to every household.
The Prime Minister asked for a collective endeavour to make India a five trillion dollar economy. He added that promoting tourism and improving tourism infrastructure augurs well for economic prosperity. He also cited the importance of ’Make in India’ and skill development.
Shri Modi asserted that there is no place for corruption in the nation. He said that the government will continue its fight against corruption. He said that the government is committed towards ensuring Ease of Living for all its citizens and urged everyone to work towards creating a New India.
The people of India have elected a stable Government.
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The 2019 Lok Sabha elections show that more than themselves, the people of India are thinking about the good of the nation.
This spirit is wonderful: PM @narendramodi
I do not think about elections in terms of who won and who lost.
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For me, what is satisfying is the opportunity to serve 130 crore Indians and do work that has made a positive difference in the lives of our citizens: PM @narendramodi
2019 का जनादेश पूरी तरह कसौटी पर कसने के बाद, हर तराजू पर तौले जाने के बाद, पल-पल को जनता ने जांचा और परखा तब जाकर हमें दोबारा मौका दिया: PM @narendramodi
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We did not divert from our development path, we did not dilute our development agenda.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019
It is important that the country progresses, every Indian is empowered and our nation has modern infrastructure.
We believe in public welfare and modern infrastructure: PM @narendramodi
There are some people who feel only a few names contributed to national progress. They only want to hear those few names and ignore the others.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019
We think differently, we feel each and every citizen has worked for India's progress: PM @narendramodi
Did those in power from 2004 to 2014 ever talk about the good work of Atal JI?
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Did they ever speak about the good work of Narasimha Rao Ji?
In this Lok Sabha debate the same people did not even speak of Manmohan Singh Ji: PM @narendramodi
A few people were constantly asking during the debate- Who did it? Who did it?
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I want to ask them- today is 25th June. Who imposed the Emergency? Who trampled over the spirit of the Constitution, gagged the media and bullied the judiciary? We can't forget those dark days: PM
The Honourable President spoke about:
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150th Jayanti of Bapu.
75 years of India's freedom.
These are landmark occasions in the history of India: PM @narendramodi
During the freedom struggle, brave women and men died for the nation. This led to Independence.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019
Today, we have to live for the nation and build the India our freedom fighters dreamt of.
I urge everyone to observe Gandhi 150 and 75 years of India's freedom with great vigour: PM
We took office again a few weeks ago and I am happy to say we have taken numerous pro-people decisions.
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The decisions we have taken will benefit farmers, traders, youngsters and other sections of society.
A lot of the major promises we made, we have begun fulfilling them: PM
Today, when we talk about water resources, I remember Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019
It was Babasaheb who worked diligently on waterways and irrigation: PM @narendramodi
Sardar Sarovar Dam was the brainchild of Sardar Patel.
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But, work on this Dam kept getting delayed.
As Chief Minister of Gujarat, I had to embark on a fast for this project.
After NDA took office, the pace of work increased significantly and it is benefiting many people: PM
Let it be our collective endeavour to make India a five trillion dollar economy: PM @narendramodi
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Promoting tourism and improving tourism infrastructure augurs well for economic prosperity.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019
There is so much about India that the world wants to see: PM @narendramodi
Some members asked- why is Person A not in jail or Person B not in jail.
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I want to tell them- this is not the Emergency where Governments jailed people as they felt like. These decisions are taken by the Courts. Courts will decide on jail and bail: PM @narendramodi
There is no place for corruption in our nation.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019
Our fight against corruption will continue: PM @narendramodi
