The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today replied to the motion of thanks on the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha. He thanked the various Members of the House, for adding vigour into the debate, and sharing insightful points
The opening remarks set the tone of his Government- “A government that works for the people of India, sensitive to people's aspiration, honest, transparent, against corruption and for fast pace of development.”
PM said that India has seen remarkable progress in the last four years. From foreign direct investment to steel sector, start-ups, milk and agriculture, aviation, India's progress has been outstanding. “We have become the second largest steel producer, second largest mobile phone manufacturer, 4th largest automobile manufacturer in the world. We are a nation with have a bumper harvest production.” he added.
Stating the highlights of his Government, he said one can easily see what his Government has achieved over the past in 55 months is way ahead of what has been achieved in the last 55 years -“Sanitation coverage has crossed 98% ,over 10 crore toilets have been built for our people. In 55 years, 12 crore gas connection were given. In last 55 months, 13 crore gas connections were given and 6 crore were Ujjwala. The speed of the work done and for whom the work was done, you decide for yourself." he said.
About opposition, PM said that people have seen the work a government with an absolute majority can do and they have seen the work of his Government. He added that they do not want a 'Mahamilavat' government and it won’t be successful.
PM asserted that one is free to criticise him but in doing so they should not criticize the nation,
Talking tough on corruption, PM said his Government is working tirelessly to bring the corrupt people to book.
On Benami Law, he said it was his government that implemented Benami Law and now people are getting caught for having the benami properties.
Speaking on Rafale, PM Modi said Defence Minister had answered to all the allegations in detail and the controversy was being created by those who think no defence deal can be done without kickbacks.
About NPAs, PM said previous Governments left behind a legacy and those
who fled the country are today crying on Twitter. "They are saying that I had taken Rs 7,800 crore but the government has attached properties worth Rs 13,000 crore”. he added.
PM also said that about 20000 NGOs have shut their operations after the government sought details of their funding and these numbers may increase in future.
Explaining how the NDA Government has been working hard to ensure ease of living for all, he said the price rise has been checked as compared to the previous Governments.
Expressing his commitment towards a healthy India, PM said the prices of medicines and medical and surgical equipments have been brought down.
On the employment front, PM said maximum job growth has been in the transport sector. In the past four years, more than 6 lakh new professionals have joined the workforce and they have added to more number of jobs for the people. He talked about how more than 1.80 crore people have been enrolled under Employees Provident Fund over between September 2017 to November 2018 , over a span of just 15 months , out of which 64% are below 28years age. PM also told the LokSabha that more than 1.20 crore people have been registered under National Pension System or NPS.
Stating that India’s foreign policy has brought India to the fore in the global arena, PM said people hear what India has to say. He added that before Paris agreement was finalised, top world leaders used to talk to India. PM also made it clear that India will be friends with both Israel and Palestine as well as with both Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Lauding the role of generation next in charting the progress of India, he said "Those born in the 21st century are now going to be voters and thus, they will play a role in shaping India's progress."
PM summed it up saying that his Government will always fulfil the aspirations of the people of India.
A Government has to work for the people of India, a Government has to be sensitive to people's aspirations.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
There is no room for corruption: PM @narendramodi
So many members spoke in the debate in the Parliament. I thank them all: PM @narendramodi in the Lok Sabha
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I congratulate all those who will be voting for the first time in the 2019 Parliamentary polls.
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Those born in the 21st century are now going to be voters and thus, they will play a role in shaping India's progress: PM @narendramodi in the Lok Sabha
It is trust and optimism that will take our nation forward.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
We are not those who run away from challenges.
We face the challenges and work to fulfil people's aspirations: PM @narendramodi
Our friends in the Congress see things in two time periods.
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BC- Before Congress, when nothing happened.
AD- After dynasty- where everything happened: PM @narendramodi
India is seeing remarkable progress in the last four years.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
In all spheres, investment, steel sector, start ups, milk and agriculture, aviation, India's progress is outstanding: PM @narendramodi
In hating Modi, the Opposition has begun to hate the nation.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
That is why their leaders go to London and do press conferences to show India in bad light: PM @narendramodi
You know what is my crime for them?
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That a person born to a poor family is challenging their Sultunate: PM @narendramodi
In their 55 years, sanitation coverage was around 38% and in our 55 months it is nearly 98%.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
Gas connections in their 55 years was 12 crore, it is 13 crore in 55 months. We have worked at greater speed in our five years: PM @narendramodi
Think about it,
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Congress imposed Emergency, but Modi is destroying institutions.
Congress insults Army, calls the Army Chief a Gunda but Modi is destroying institutions.
Congress leaders create stories that Indian Army is doing a coup…but Modi is destroying institutions: PM
Congress questions the EC and EVM but Modi is destroying institutions.
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Congress bullies the judiciary but Modi is destroying institutions.
Congress calls Planning Commission a bunch of jokers…but Modi is destroying institutions: PM @narendramodi
Congress misuses Article 356 several times…but Modi is destroying institutions: PM @narendramodi
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The people of India have seen the work a Government with a full majority can do.
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They have seen the work of NDA.
They do not want a महामिलावट Government of those who assembled in Kolkata: PM @narendramodi
During the CWG 2010, our players were playing hard to win medals for India.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
But, for Congress, Commonwealth Games were an opportunity to boost personal wealth of a few in the Party: PM @narendramodi
The phone banking of the UPA did wonders for the friends of their leaders.
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Due to such favouritism, our banking system witnessed many problems: PM @narendramodi
I want to say it on the floor of the Parliament that the Indian National Congress does not want our armed forces to be strong.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
They do not want our security apparatus to be strong.
Which companies are they bidding for that they are acting so shamefully: PM @narendramodi
Thousands of organisations were getting funds from overseas.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
We sought transparency in the process but these organisations shut down.
Why was such money allowed to come in without accountability: PM @narendramodi
Price rise and Congress are a team.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
When Congress comes, so does rising prices.
The NDA Government has worked to keep prices under check: PM @narendramodi
What was the reason LED bulbs were so costly during the UPA era: PM @narendramodi
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Our Government has worked towards the good health and wellbeing of the people of India.
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Prices of stents, knee surgeries and medicines are coming down.
This is helping the poorest of the poor: PM @narendramodi
सितंबर 2017 से लेकर नवंबर 2018 तक यानि करीब-करीब 15 महीने में लगभग 1 करोड़ 80 लाख लोगों ने पहली बार प्रॉविडेंट फंड का पैसा कटाना शुरू किया है। इनमें से भी 64 प्रतिशत 28 साल से कम आयु के हैं: PM @narendramodi
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इसके अलावा एक और तथ्य है। हमारे देश में मार्च 2014 में करीब-करीब 65 लाख लोगों को नेशनल पेंशन सिस्टम (NPS) में रजिस्टर किया गया था। पिछले साल अक्तूबर में ये संख्या बढ़कर करीब 1 करोड़ 20 लाख हो गई है। क्या ये भी बिना नई नौकरी के ही हो गया: PM @narendramodi
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एक और आकड़ा है। हर साल इनकम टैक्स रिटर्न भरते समय, Non-Corporate Taxpayers भी अपनी आय घोषित करते हैं। इन्हें खुद Salary नहीं मिलती, लेकिन ये लोग यहां नियुक्त लोगों को Salary देते हैं: PM @narendramodi
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पिछले चार वर्षों में देश में ऐसे 6 लाख 35 हजार नए प्रोफेशनल्स जुड़े। क्या आपको लगता है कि एक डॉक्टर ने अपना क्लिनिक या नर्सिंग होम खोला है, तो उसने सिर्फ एक व्यक्ति को ही नौकरी दी होगी, या कोई चार्टर्ड अकाउंटेंट सिर्फ एक व्यक्ति को नौकरी पर रखकर अपना दफ्तर चला रहा होगा? नहीं: PM
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हज़ारों करोड़ रुपए की लागत से 99 लटकी पड़ी सिंचाई परियोजनाओं को पूरा किया जा रहा है: PM @narendramodi
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India will be friends with both Israel and Palestine.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
India will be friends with both Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Our foreign policy has led to India's voice becoming stronger at the world stage: PM @narendramodi
We will always fulfil the aspirations of the people of India: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
Arrogance got them down to 44 from 400.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2019
Commitment to the nation and our hardwork got us from 2 to 282: PM @narendramodi
I assure you, those who have looted the nation will continue to be scared of Narendra Modi: PM @narendramodi in the Lok Sabha
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सूरज जायेगा भी तो कहाँ
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⁰तुम उदास मत होओ
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