Prime Minister Narendra Modi is replying in the Lok Sabha today on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address.
Addressing the joint sitting of both Houses at the beginning of the Budget session on January 31, President Ram Nath Kovind said that the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A of the Constitution "paved the way for equal development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh". "The abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution through two-thirds majority by both the Houses of Parliament is not only historic but it has also paved the way for equal development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," Kovind said.
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Responding to the Opposition's criticism on the Citizenship Amendment Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Much has been said about Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), ironically by those who love getting photographed with the group of people who want 'Tukde Tukde' of India."
In an indirect reference to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Someone had to become Prime Minister so a line was drawn in India and the country was divided."
PM Modi said if the Opposition is so concerned about "saving the Constitution", then what prevented them from implementing the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. "Kisne wahan ke logon ko samvidhaan se vanchit rakhne ka jaghanya aprad kiya? (Who committed the grave crime of depriving the people of J&K from the ambit of the Constitution)."
In his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there is one work that he will never do and ensure that it is never done. "Ek kaam jo kabhi nahi karenge aur na hone denge...aapki berojgari nahi hatne denge (There is one work that we will never do and never let it happen is to allow your (Opposition's) unemployment to end."
Taking a jibe at the Opposition for its questions on his government's actions, PM Modi said he is happy to hear criticism and questions about works done by his government. "Aapko bhi vishwaas hai ki karega to ye hi karga. Main in baaton ko margdarshak manta hun...prerna manta hun...aur aapka vishesh roop se dhanyavaad karta hun (Even you know that if someone can deliver, it is the Modi government. I take these questions like inspirations and would like to specially thank the Opposition for this)."
PM Modi in Lok Sabha: "Driven by politics, some states are not allowing farmers to benefit from PM-Kisan Scheme. I appeal to them, please let there be no politics in farmer welfare. We all have to work together for the prosperity of farmers of India."
Highlighting the Bodo Accord signed by his government, PM Modi said though efforts were mad ein the past, but those efforts were aimed at meeting political ends. "Whatever was done earlier was for meeting political ends, remained confined to papers," PM Modi said. "It was said about the Bodo issue that it hasn't happened for the first time, we haven't also said it happened for the first time. There have been many attempts, some are still underway but whatever happened (earlier), happened keeping politics in mind."
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said India can no longer wait for problems to remain unsolved. "NDA govt's aim is speed and scale; determination and decisiveness; sensitivity and solutions. People have seen our speed of work and gave us bigger mandate in 2019," he said.
PM Modi said, "For years, distance became a reason to ignore the Northeast region. Things have changed now. The Northeast is becoming a growth engine. Excellent work has been done in so many sectors. Ministers and officials are regularly visiting the region."
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "When I see and hear Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury ji, I congratulate Kiren Rijiju ji, Adhir ji promotes the 'Fit India Movement' launched by Rijiju ji very well. He also does gymming while delivering his speeches. I thank Adhir ji for promoting this movement."
India can no longer wait for problems to remain unsolved. And, rightfully so. That is why our target is: speed and scale, determination and decisiveness, sensitivity and solution, PM Modi said in Lok Sabha.
Referring to the Ram Janmabhoomi issue, PM Modi said, "Agar hum aap hi ki tarah chalet toh Ram janmbhoomi abhi bhi vivadit sthal rahti (Ram Janmabhoomi would have remained a disputed site even today had we worked in the same manner as you did)."
PM Modi in Lok Sabha said, "If we worked as per the old ways then-Ram Janmabhoomi issue would have remained unresolved. Kartarpur Sahib corridor would not be made. There would be no India-Bangladesh land agreement."
PM Modi begins his reply on motion of thanks in Lok Sabha says, President has highlighted the vision for a New India. His address comes at a time when we enter the third decade of the century. President's address instills a spirit of hope and presents a roadmap for taking the country ahead in future.
