Every Indian feels it is our time now: PM Modi

Published By : Admin | April 8, 2023 | 16:47 IST
Quote“Meditating in Swami Vivekananda's house was a very special experience and I now feel inspired and energized”
Quote“Ramakrishna Math works with the same spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’”
Quote“Our governance is inspired by the philosophies of Swami Vivekananda”
Quote“I am sure Swami Vivekananda is proudly watching India working to fulfill his vision”
Quote“Every Indian feels it is our time now”
Quote“Amrit Kaal can be used to achieve great things by assimilating five ideas – the Panch Praan”

My pranam to Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Mata Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda, Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri R N Ravi Ji, Saints of the Chennai Ramakrishna Math, and my dear people of Tamil Nadu, My greetings to all of you.

Friends,

I am happy to be with you all. Ramakrishna Math is an institution I deeply respect. It has played an important role in my life. This institution is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its service in Chennai. This brings me to another reason for my happiness. I am among the Tamil people, for whom I have great affection. I love the Tamil language, Tamil culture and the vibe of Chennai. Today, I got the opportunity to visit the Vivekananda House. Swami Vivekananda had stayed here after he returned from his famous trip to the West. Meditating here was a special experience. I feel inspired and energetic. I am also happy to see that ancient ideas are reaching the younger generation through modern technology here.

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Friends,

Saint Thiruvalluvar says in one of his verses: पुत्तेळ् उलगत्तुम् ईण्डुम् पेरळ् अरिदे ओप्पुरविन् नल्ल पिर| It means: In both this world and the world of the Gods, there is nothing like kindness. Ramakrishna Math is serving Tamil Nadu in many different areas like: Education, libraries and book banks, leprosy awareness and rehabilitation, healthcare and nursing, and rural development.

Friends,

I just spoke of the impact of the Ramakrishna Math on Tamil Nadu. But this came later. What came first was the impact that Tamil Nadu had on Swami Vivekananda. In Kanyakumari, at the famous rock, Swami Ji discovered the purpose of his life. This transformed him and the impact was felt in Chicago. Later, when Swami Ji returned from the West, he first set foot on the holy soil of Tamil Nadu. The Raja of Ramnaad received him with great respect. When Swami Ji came to Chennai, it was very special. Romain Rolland, the great French writer who won the Nobel Prize, describes it. He says that seventeen victory arches were erected. For over a week, Chennai’s public life came to a complete stop. It was like a festival.

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Friends,

Swami Vivekananda was from Bengal. He was welcomed like a hero in Tamil Nadu. This happened long before India became independent. People across the country had a clear concept of India as a nation for thousands of years. This is the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. It is the same spirit that Ramakrishna Math works with. Across India, they have many institutions that serve people selflessly. Speaking of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, we all saw the success of Kashi Tamil Sangamam. Now, I heard that Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is happening. I wish great success to all such efforts to further India’s unity.

Friends,

Our governance philosophy is also inspired by Swami Vivekananda. He said that whenever privilege is broken and equality is ensured, society progresses. Today, you can see the same vision in all our flagship programmes. Earlier, even basic facilities were treated like privileges. Many people were denied the fruits of progress. Only a select few people or small groups were allowed to access it. But now, the doors of development have been opened to everyone.

One of our most successful schemes, MUDRA Yojana, is celebrating its 8th anniversary today. Tamil Nadu’s small entrepreneurs have made the state a leader in MUDRA Yojana. Nearly 38 crore collateral-free loans have been given to small entrepreneurs. A huge number of these people are women and people from marginalised sections of society. Getting a bank loan for business was a privilege, but now, it is reaching everyone. Similarly, basic things like a house, electricity, LPG connections, toilets and more are reaching every family.

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Friends,

Swami Vivekananda had a grand vision for India. Today, I am sure he is proudly watching India working to fulfil his vision. His most central message was about faith in ourselves and our country. Today, many experts are saying this will be India’s century. More importantly, every Indian feels it is our time now. We engage with the world from a position of confidence and mutual respect. Swami Ji used to say that we are nobody to help women. When they have the right platform, they will lead society and solve problems themselves. Today’s India believes in women-led development. Whether it is startups or sports, armed forces or higher education, women are breaking barriers and making records!

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Swami Ji believed sports and fitness to be crucial for character development. Today, society has begun to see sports as a professional choice, rather than just as an extra activity. Yoga and Fit India have become mass movements. Swami Ji believed that education empowers. He also wanted technical and scientific education. Today, the National Education Policy has brought in reforms that bring global best practices to India. Skill development has received unprecedented support. We also have one of the world’s most vibrant tech and scientific ecosystems.

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Friends,

It was in Tamil Nadu that Swami Vivekananda said something significant for the India of today. He said that even assimilating five ideas and living them fully was very powerful. We just celebrated 75 years of independence. The nation has set its sights on making the next 25 years as Amrit Kaal. This Amrit Kaal can be used to achieve great things by assimilating five ideas– the Panch Praan. These are: Goal of a developed India, Removing any traces of colonial mindset,Celebrating our heritage, Strengthening unity andFocusing on our duties. Can we all, collectively and individually, resolve to follow these five principles? If 140 crore people make such a resolve, then we can build a developed, self-reliant and inclusive India by 2047. I am sure that in this mission we have Swami Vivekananda’s blessings.

Thank you. Vanakkam.

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The new complex will enhance the ease of living for MPs in Delhi: PM Modi
August 11, 2025
QuoteJust a few days ago, I inaugurated the Kartavya Bhavan and, today, I have the opportunity to inaugurate this residential complex for my colleagues in Parliament: PM
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Shri Om Birla ji, Manohar Lal ji, Kiren Rijiju ji, Mahesh Sharma ji, all the esteemed Members of Parliament, Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, ladies and gentlemen!

Just a few days ago, I inaugurated the Common Central Secretariat, that is, the Kartavya Bhavan, at Kartavya Path. And today, I have the opportunity to inaugurate this residential complex for my colleagues in Parliament. The four towers here also have very beautiful names — Krishna, Godavari, Kosi, and Hooghly — four great rivers of Bharat that give life to millions of people. Now, inspired by them, a new stream of joy will also flow into the lives of our representatives. Some people may also have their own concerns — for example, if the name is Kosi River, they may not see the river itself but instead view the Bihar elections. To such narrow-minded people, I would still say that the tradition of naming after rivers ties us together in the thread of the nation’s unity. This will increase the ease of living for our MPs in Delhi, and the number of government houses available to MPs here will also go up. I congratulate all MPs. I also appreciate all the engineers and workers involved in the construction of these flats, who have completed this work with hard work and dedication.

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Friends,

I had the chance today to see a sample flat in which our MP colleagues will soon be moving in. I have also had the opportunity in the past to see the old MP residences. The old residences had fallen into disrepair, and MPs often had to face frequent problems. Once they move into these new residences, they will be freed from those issues. When our MPs are free from such personal difficulties, they will be able to devote their time and energy more effectively to solving the problems of the people.

Friends,

You all know how difficult it used to be for newly elected MPs in Delhi to get a house allotted. These new buildings will remove that problem as well. In these multi-storey buildings, more than 180 MPs will be able to live together. Along with this, these new residences also have a significant economic aspect. At the inauguration of Kartavya Bhavan recently, I mentioned that many ministries were operating out of rented buildings, and the rent for those alone amounted to about 1,500 crore rupees per year. This was a direct waste of the nation’s money. Similarly, due to the shortage of adequate MP residences, government expenditure also used to increase. You can imagine — despite the shortage of housing for MPs, not even a single new residence was built for Lok Sabha MPs from 2004 to 2014. That is why we took this work up as a mission after 2014. From 2014 till now, about 350 MP residences have been built, including these flats. This means that once these residences are completed, public money is now also being saved.

Friends,

21st-century Bharat is as eager to develop as it is sensitive. Today, the country builds Kartavya Path and Kartavya Bhavan, and also fulfils its duty of providing piped water to millions of citizens. Today, the country fulfils the wait for new houses for MPs, and through the PM Awas Yojana also ensures housewarming for 40 million poor families. Today, the country constructs the new Parliament building, and also builds hundreds of new medical colleges. All these efforts are benefiting every section and every segment of society.

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Friends,

I am glad that special attention has been given to sustainable development in these new MP residences. This is also part of the country’s pro-environment and pro-future-safe initiatives. From solar-enabled infrastructure to setting new records in solar energy, the country is continuously advancing the vision of sustainable development.

Friends,

Today, I also have a request for you. Here, MPs from different states and regions of the country will live together. Your presence here will be a symbol of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat (One India, Great India). Therefore, if festivals and celebrations from every state are organised here collectively from time to time, it will greatly enhance the charm of this complex. You can also invite people from your constituencies to participate in these programmes. You could even make an effort to teach each other a few words from your respective regional languages. Sustainability and cleanliness should also become the identity of this building — this should be our shared commitment. Not just the MP residences, but the entire complex should always remain neat and clean — how wonderful would that be!

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Friends,

I hope we all will work together as one team. Our efforts will become a role model for the nation. I will also request the Ministry and your Housing Committee to consider whether cleanliness competitions could be organised among all the MP residential complexes two or three times a year. Then it could be announced which block was found to be the cleanest. Perhaps, after a year, we might even decide to announce both the best-maintained and the worst-maintained blocks.

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Friends,

When I went to see these newly built flats, as soon as I entered, my first comment was — “Is this all?” They said, “No sir, this is just the beginning; please come inside.” I was astonished. I don’t think you will even be able to fill all the rooms; they are quite spacious. I hope that these will be put to good use and that these new residences will prove to be a blessing in your personal and family lives. My heartiest best wishes to you all.

Thank you.