Budget Session LIVE: 'More you sling mud at BJP, more lotus will bloom,' PM Modi hits out at Opp

'Built 11 crore toilets to protect our women': PM Modi

'Our government is committed towards empowerment of women. Initiatives like Har Ghar Sauchalay Yojana, Matru Vandana &  Beti Bachao Beti Padhao are helping them on large scale today,' said PM Modi. 

In the country, we identified 110 districts. The education, infrastructure, and health of these districts have improved as a result of continued focus and performance evaluation. More than three crore tribals have benefited from this.

"Our priority is the common public, and this is why we made LPG connections available to 25 crore families in the country," PM Narendra Modi said.

"Congress did nothing for over four decades. While we work hard to meet the expectations and aspirations of the people of the country," PM Modi said.

Responding to the MPs calls, PM said, "I want to tell these MPs (Oppostion MPs)...the more you throw 'keechad', the better the lotus will bloom." He further said that Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge's bastion was developed under Modi government.

Massive uproar in Rajya Sabha as PM Modi begins his speech

Govt announces Nyaya Bandhu scheme

"Expanding access to justice. Nyaya Bandhu connects eligible beneficiaries with 5817 pro bono lawyers via mobile app, providing free legal aid for 2097 registered cases," Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says PM Modi does not want to answer uncomfortable questions

Congress MP AR Chowdhary while speaking about PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha said that the PM does not want to listen to uncomfortable questions. "Rahul Gandhi’s questions were uncomfortable. The PM doesn’t have any answer at his disposal to refute charges brought about by him," the MP said.

Debate on Union Budget in Lok Sabha after YSRCP MP Bharat Ram Margani initiates the discussion on the Union Budget 2023-24 today

AAP and BRS MPs protest in front of Gandhi statue to demand a JPC probe pertaining to Adani row.

Expunging of words should be done after considering all rules. We've also studied the rules as to what words they can't expunge. I've given them a 3-page reply& maybe they will be satisfied after that: Cong President on expunging of some remarks made by Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House till February 13

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh gives notice under Rule 267 to raise the issue of 'financial irregularities and fraud done by Adani Group'

PM Modi's speech concludes in the Lok Sabha

Some people here have a craze for Harvard studies. During Covid, it was said that there will be a case study on devastation in India. Over the years an important study has been done at Harvard and the subject of the study is the 'Rise and fall of India's Congress Party': PM Modi

Opposition MPs chant slogans of "Adani... Adani" amid PM Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha

Vote bank politics harmed country, delayed India's development; middle class was ignored but NDA govt provided them protection. Our priority is to work for welfare of deprived, poor, tribals; that is our mission: PM Modi in LS

Those who are drunk in arrogance and think that only they have the knowledge, feel that only by abusing Modi will a way come out, that only through false, nonsensical mudslinging on Modi will a path be paved. It has been 22 years, they still have a misapprehension: PM Modi in LS

In 2010 CWG games were held, it was a big opportunity to show the strength of India's youth to the world but due to scam, India became infamous in the world. The decade before 2014 will be known as lost decade & we can't deny that 2030s decade is India's decade: PM Modi

Our priority is to work for welfare of deprived, poor, tribals; that is our mission: PM Modi

Trust of crores of people is my protective shield, it can't be breached by your abuses, allegations. People know Modi has come to their help in times of crisis, how will they agree with your abuses and allegations: PM Modi

People's trust in Modi not due to newspaper headlines or TV visuals but due to my years of dedication: PM Modi

Oppn keeps contradicting itself, they say India is weakened and then allege India is pressuring other countries: PM Modi

Not just Harvard, all big universities of world will conduct studies on Congress' downfall: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

If Army shows bravery, they criticise it; if probe agencies act against graft, they attack them: PM Modi's swipe at Opposition

2004-14 was a lost decade, current one will be known as India's decade: PM Modi in reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in LS

"Why my words were expunged?," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as he arrives in Parliament in the middle of PM's speech during motion of thanks to President's address, in Lok Sabha

ED has brought all Opposition parties together on one platform, it has done what electorate could not do: PM Modi

PM Modi: Instead of constructive critiques, there are compulsive critiques in the last 9 years. Yesterday, I heard someone referring to a Harvard study, but let me tell you what they are doing a study on there: ‘The rise and fall of the Congress Party.’

Speed with which India's digital infrastructure has shown its strength&made a change towards modernity - it's being studied by the entire world. I was in Bali for G20 Summit. Digital India was being appreciated everywhere&there was curiosity that how the country is doing this: PM

During 10 years of UPA govt, inflation was in double digits and hence when something good happens, their sadness increases. In the history of the country's independence, 2004-2014 was full of scams. Terror attacks took place across the country in those 10 years: PM Modi

The answer lies hidden in India's stability, its global resputuioan, its rising capability and new possibilities arising here: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

Today, all the credible institutions of the world, all experts who deeply study the global effects and can also make predictions for the future, are very hopeful & excited for India. Why is this happening? Why is the entire world looking at India hopefully: PM Modi

Opposition walks out demanding Joint Parliamentary Committee amid PM Modi's reply on Motion of Thanks

Nobody among the 140 Crore can be sad about it. There should be self-introspection as to who are the people who are sad about this too: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

Today, there is positivity, hope, trust for India across the world. It is a matter of joy that today India has received the opportunity of G20 Presidency. It is a matter of pride for the country, for the 140 crore Indians. But I think this too is hurting some people: PM Modi

The pandemic, divided world & destruction due to war has cause instability in several countries. There is acute inflation, unemployment, food crisis in several countries. Which Indian would not be proud that even in such times, the nation is world's 5th largest economy: PM Modi

Some people seeped into morose can't accept India's achievements. In the last 9 years, India has become home to 90,000 start-ups. It's the third biggest in terms of start-ups: PM Modi

"Here in the discussion everyone gave their own figures and argument, kept their points according to their interest, tendency and nature and when we try to understand these things, it also comes into mind that how much capacity they have. The country is evaluating all these," PM Modi

“There are people drenched in negativity who don't see our achievements…they can't see that India has reached number 3 level in startups. 108 have reached unicorn status, all this during the pandemic,” says PM.

When President's Address was going on, some people avoided it.A tall leader even insulted the President. They displayed hatred against ST. When such things were said on TV, the sense of hatred deep within came out. Attempt was made to save oneself after writing a letter later: PM Modi

Once-in-a-100-yrs pandemic, war-like situation on the other hand, a divided world -- even in this situation, even in this crisis, the manner in which the country has been steadied, the manner in which it has steadied itself has filled the entire nation with confidence & pride: PM Modi

Those pained by India's progress must introspect, says PM Modi

1.4 billion Indians rose to the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. And, it is a matter of pride that while our region saw economic challenges, we became the 5th largest economy. We are proud that we will be hosting the G20 but there are some people who are unhappy about this: PM Modi

Times when our neighbouring countries are facing harsh economic, financial crisis, India is still strongly positioned at 5th largest economy in the world. India has confidently emerged out of Covid: PM Modi

I am happy no one criticised President's address, they accepted what was said. Arguments take place in House but we should not forget this is moment of pride for India: PM Modi in LS

When Preisdent's Address was going on, some people avoided it. A tall leader even insulted the President. They displayed hatred against ST. When such things were said on TV, the sense of hatred deep within came out. Attempt was made to save oneself after writing a letter later:PM

I was watching yesterday. After the speeches of a few people, some people were happily saying, "Ye hui na baat." Maybe they slept well & couldn't wake up (on time). For them it has been said, "Ye keh keh ke hum dil ko behla rahe hain,wo ab chal chuke hain, wo ab aa rahe hain": PM

After some people's remarks yesterday in Lok Sabha, entire 'ecosystem' and their supporters were jubilant: PM Modi

Without naming Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, PM Modi reminds Congress of the insulting words used against President Droupadi Murmu

"One big political leader has insulted the President as well": PM Modi

PM Modi begins his speech in Lok Sabha by targeting 2 leaders from Bengal without naming them - Mohua Moitra & Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Moitra used an abusive word in Parliament and Chowdhury questioned Prezs' speech and raised BJP allegedly using her tribal background.

"Yeh keh keh ke hum dil ko behla rahe hai woh ab chal chuke hai, woh ab aarahe hai": PM Modi

"The President has enhanced the pride of the tribal community. Today, after several years of independence, there is sense of pride in the tribal community and increase in their self-confidence. This nation and House is grateful to her for this": PM Modi in Lok Sabha

"In her visionary Address, the President guided us and crores of Indians. Her presence as the Head of the Republic is historic as well as inspiring for the daughters and sisters of the country": PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha shortly, replying on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address. You can watch the Live Proceedings below