PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha.  |  Photo Credit: IANS
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday came down heavily on Congress calling the grand old party leader of the ‘tukde tukde gang’ and said it’s their policy to divide and rule. He made the remarks in Lok Sabha while responding to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind’s address during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.
“Congress attempted to hurt Tamil sentiments, it wants to divide and rule the country…I want to salute Tamil Nadu citizens who lined the streets for hours to pay tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat…Divide and rule is in their DNA,” the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi was referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the former chief of the grand old party had earlier in Parliament accused the ruling BJP of diving the country. Gandhi had also remarked that the saffron party can never rule over the people of Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi speech in Parliament today: Highlights
– Congress attempted to hurt Tamil sentiments, it wants to divide and rule the country…I want to salute Tamil Nadu citizens who lined the streets for hours to pay tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat…Divide and rule is in their DNA, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
– While speaking in Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi responds to the criticism of the government over rising inflation. “Pandit Nehru had said that the Korean war caused inflation. He had said that any disturbance in America also caused inflation. He also gave up on inflation,” says the Prime Minister.
“The opposition has raised the issue of inflation here, it would’ve been better if they have raised that matter while their govt was in power. Even during the pandemic, our govt tried to tackle inflation. During 2014-2020 the inflation rate was below 5 per cent,” he added.
– Congress has become a subject of ridicule as they tried to mock our efforts to promote ‘Make in India’, PM lambasts Congress in Lok Sabha.
– Opposition can’t live for a moment without uttering ‘Modi’, they start targeting Modi since morning, says Prime Minister in Lok Sabha.
– Some people have a problem with ‘Make in India’ because, for them, it means that there will be no corruption, they won’t be able to gather money…we have made an attempt to resolve all pending issues of the defence sector, says PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha.
– Being self-reliant in the defence sector is among the biggest national service, says PM Modi.
– We do not agree with the approach of scaring our youth, wealth creators and entrepreneurs. One can have suggestions on ‘Make in India’ but which mindset can say it will fail? Those making fun of ‘Make in India’ have become a joke themselves, says PM Modi in the Lok Sabha.
– PM Gati Shakti presents a holistic approach for solving our infrastructure challenges. Our emphasis is on proper connectivity, says Prime Minister Modi in Lok Sabha.
– Those who have ruled the nation for so many years and are used to living in palatial houses have forgotten to speak about the welfare of the small farmer. For India’s progress, it is important to empower the small farmer. The small farmer will strengthen India’s progress, says PM.
– In Delhi, the NCT government encouraged migrants to flee the capital, provided buses that left them in lurch, says PM in Lok Sabha.
– Attacking Congress in the Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi says: “Now that you (Congress) have made up your mind not to come to power for the next 100 years, then, I have also prepared for myself (Maine bhi tyaari kar li hai).”
– You can oppose me, but why are you (Congress) opposing the Fit India Movement and other schemes? No wonder you were voted out in many states years ago…I think you have made up your mind not to come to power for the next 100 years, PM continues tirade against Congress.
– During the first wave of COVID19, you (Congress) gave free train tickets to migrant workers to leave Mumbai. At the same time, the Delhi government told migrant workers to leave the city and provided them with buses. As a result, COVID spread rapidly in Punjab, UP and Uttarakhand, says PM in Lok Sabha.
– PM Modi attacks Congress during his reply to debate on the Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind’s address during the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament. “Nagaland voted for Congress 24 years ago, Odisha voted for you 27 years ago. You won with a full majority in Goa 28 years ago. In 1988, Tripura voted for Congress. West Benga voted for Congress in 1972. You take credit for the creation of Telangana but the public did not accept you,” says PM Modi.
– There is a new world order post-COVID pandemic. We are being recognised as a leader. India must take the global leadership role, says the Prime Minister.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks UPA rule, says a gas connection was a status symbol. “Now, the poorest of the poor have access to it and that is why it is very gladdening,” the PM adds. He further emphasises that the poor have access to bank accounts, DBT is helping in service delivery…these are the major changes brought in by his government.
After losing so many elections there is no change in your (Congress) ‘Ahankaar’ (ego), says PM Modi.
– ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is the perfect time to think about how India can play a global leadership role in the coming years. It is equally true that India has made several developmental strides in the last few years, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to legendary singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar in Lok Sabha. Lata Mangeshkar moved the entire nation and brought it together, PM says.