News India Parliament Highlights: Why no Nehru surname? PM Modi's stinging attack on Gandhis

Parliament Highlights: Why no Nehru surname? PM Modi's stinging attack on Gandhis

Parliament Highlights:: Amid continuous chants from the Opposition benches, PM Modi hit back at the Congress with 'kamal-keechad' retort. "Jitna keechad uchalogey, utna kamal khilega (more you throw mud, the more lotus (BJP's poll symbol) will bloom," PM Modi said.

PM Modi, PM Modi Rajya Sabha speech, PM Modi news, PM Modi speech today Image Source : SCREENGRAB/RAJYA SABHA TVPM Modi spoke in Rajya Sabha replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address.

Budget Session of Parliament Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (February 9) started his Rajya Sabha speech from where he left it in Lok Sabha a day earlier. Amid continuous chants from the Opposition benches demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to look into the Adani Group controversy, PM Modi slammed the Congress, saying the grand old party wasted the country's six decades. The prime minister hit back at the Congress with 'kamal-keechad' retort. "Jitna keechad uchalogey, utna kamal khilega (more you throw mud, the more lotus (BJP's poll symbol) will bloom," PM Modi said. Earlier on Wednesday (February 8), the prime minister spoke in Lok Sabha replying to a debate on President Droupadi Murmu's speech at the start of the Budget session. In his fierce speech, he tore apart Opposition on several issues comparing his tenure to the 10-year ruling of UPA. He termed the UPA regime (2004-2014) a lost decade. PM Modi also hit back at the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who on Tuesday, had targeted the government over the ongoing controversy surrounding the Adani Group. PM Modi said after some people's remarks in Lok Sabha, he observed that the entire 'ecosystem' was excited and their supporters were jubilant. 

ALSO READ: Rahul Gandhi takes swipe at Modi govt over Adani, unemployment in Parliament

ALSO READ: 'India trusts PM Modi.. do proper homework before speaking': BJP to Rahul Gandhi over Adani allegations

Latest India News

Live updates : Parliament LIVE UPDATES

  • 3:24 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu

    Why no Nehru surname? PM Modi attacks Gandhis

    Why are they afraid to keep Nehru surname.Ye desh kisi pariwaar ki jaagir nahi hai. (Country is not a family's property), PM Modi says in Rajya Sabha attacking the Congress first family.

  • 3:20 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu

    Indian youth rejected Congress: PM Modi

    India has scaled new heights in Digital sector. Congress has been rejected by the youth due to their anti-youth policies, says PM Modi

  • 3:17 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu

    Our scientists faced humiliation during Congress rule: PM Modi

    Scientists faced humiliation during the Congress rule. Congress could not differentiate between job and employment. We have built world's only forensic science university in India, says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha  

  • 3:03 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    People are watching Congress and punishing it, says PM

    For decades, the development of tribal communities was neglected. We gave top priority to their welfare. People of the country are repeatedly rejecting Congress. People are watching them and punishing them, said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

  • 3:01 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Our government built 11 crore toilets- PM

    Our government built 11 crore toilets to secure the honour of our mothers and sisters. We are sensitive towards women empowerment, said PM Modi.

  • 3:01 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We are working to strengthen farmers' hands, says PM Modi

    Small farmers are the backbone of India's agriculture sector. We are working to strengthen their hands, said PM Modi

  • 2:56 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    For decades, development of tribal communities was neglected-PM Modi

    For decades, development of tribal communities was neglected. We gave top priority to their welfare, said PM Modi

  • 2:53 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We have not left people to their fate but worked for their uplift, says PM Modi

    We have not left people to their fate but worked for their uplift, said PM Modi.

  • 2:51 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Education, infrastructure, and health have improved: PM Modi

    We identified 110 aspiration districts in the country. Education, infrastructure, and health have improved in these districts due to continued focus and performance review. This has benefitted more than 3 crore tribals, said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:50 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    True secularism is making sure that the benefits of schemes reach all eligible beneficiaries: PM

    True secularism is making sure that the benefits of different government schemes reach all eligible beneficiaries, said PM Modi in reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:48 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    In this Amrit Kaal, our aim is 100% saturation of schemes: PM Modi

    In this Amrit Kaal, our aim is 100% saturation of schemes. This is true secularism. This eliminates discrimnation and corruption, said PM Modi

  • 2:46 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Our aim is to provide benefits of government schemes to 100 per cent of people- PM

    Our aim is to provide benefits of government schemes to 100 per cent of people of the county, said PM Modi.

  • 2:44 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    India is rejecting Congress time and again but it doesn't learn a session, says PM Modi

    India is rejecting Congress time and again but it doesn't learn a session, said PM Modi.

  • 2:42 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We understand the importance of Infrastructure: PM Modi

    We understand the importance of Infrastructure, we scaled up and speeded up works for building a modern India, said PM Modi.

  • 2:40 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We are the people who draw lines on the stone, asserts PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

    We are the people who draw lines on the stone, asserted PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

  • 2:39 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We chose the path of hard work to bring about changes in the lives of our countrymen: PM

    We chose the path of hard work to bring about changes in the lives of our countrymen, PM Modi said.

  • 2:37 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Our priority is the common public, this is the reason we brought LPG connections scheme: PM

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

  • 2:36 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress used to say ‘Gareebi Hatao’ but did nothing for over 4 decades: PM Modi

    They (Congress) used to say ‘Gareebi Hatao’ but did nothing for over 4 decades. While we work hard to meet the expectations and aspirations of the people of the country, said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha during Motion of Thanks on President's address.

  • 2:34 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Opened 1.70 crore Jan Dhan bank a/c in Karnataka: Modi hit back at Kharge

    "Kharge Ji (Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge) complains that I visit Kalaburagi. He should see the work done there. 1.70 crore Jan Dhan bank a/c have opened in Karnataka incling over 8 lakh accounts in Kalaburagi. So many people getting empowered, while someone's account getting closed, I can understand the pain," PM Modi hit back at Kharge

  • 2:33 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Earlier, government used to spoil hard-earned money of taxpayers but we changed the trend: PM

    Earlier, the government used to spoil the hard-earned money of taxpayers but we changed the trend, said PM Modi.

  • 2:28 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Our government provided drinking water to 11 crore people, says PM

    Our government provided drinking water to 11 crore people, said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:27 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Our government focusses on permanent solution, says PM

    Our government focusses on the permanent solution, said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha. 

  • 2:26 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    48 crore Jan Dhan bank accounts were opened in the last 9 years, says PM Modi

    48 crore Jan Dhan bank accounts were opened in the last 9 years, said PM Modi.

  • 2:24 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress has wasted 60 years of the country: PM Modi

    "Congress has wasted 60 years of the country. Congress' policies had no answer to the challenges being faced by the country. Congress has a 'delaying culture'," said PM Modi

  • 2:22 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Opposition MPs storm well of House during PM's speech in Rajya Sabha

    Opposition MPs storm the well of the House during PM's speech in Rajya Sabha. Opposition MPs raised slogan demanding the formation of JPC on Adani issue.

  • 2:21 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Country carefully hears what is said in this House. Some MPs are bringing disrepute to this House: PM Modi

    The country carefully hears what is said in this House. Some MPs are bringing disrepute to this House, PM Modi said in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:20 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    More you throw mud on us, more the lotus will blossom- PM Modi

    Kicchad uske paas tha, mere paas gulaal jo bhi jiske paas tha usne diya ucchal. Jitna kicchad ucchalogey, kamal utna ki khilega (They had mud and we had colour. One throws what he has. More you throw mud on us, more the lotus will blossom), PM Modi said slamming Congress

  • 2:16 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Some people's behavior and their tone will be disappoint nation-PM

    It is unfortunate, some people's behavior and their tone will be disappoint the nation, said PM Modi.

  • 2:13 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Opposition creates ruckus as PM Modi starts speaking in Rajya Sabha

    The Opposition created a ruckus demanding a probe into Adnai row as PM Modi started speaking in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM Modi begins his speech in Rajya Sabha on Motion of Thanks on President's Address

    PM Modi began his speech in Rajya Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on President's Address.

  • 2:04 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Foreign Minister S Jaishankar replies to question raised by AITC MP Nadimul Haque

    Foreign Minister S Jaishankar replied to a question raised by AITC MP Nadimul Haque during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha regarding fees for OCI card scheme and its management. 

  • 12:13 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    AAP, BRS MPs protest in front of Gandhi statue to demand JPC probe into Adani row

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

  • 12:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress MP KC Venugopal says his party will write to Speaker

    "We are writing to Speaker in Lok Sabha. How can it be removed? There is not even a single word that is unparliamentary. Rahul Gandhi asked a question that how many times did the PM travel with Adani during his foreign trips? What is the use of removing it?" Congress MP KC Venugopal said. 

     
  • 10:22 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion notice to discuss PM's foreign travels

    Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "the details of PM's foreign travels with Gautam Adani and the consequent benefits received by the Adani Groups in respect of getting foreign tenders."

  • 10:21 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion notice to discuss China border issue

    Congress MP Manish Tewari gave Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha, to discuss the border situation with China.

  • 10:21 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives notice under Rule 267 on Adani row

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

  • 7:45 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Opposition attacks PM for 'not giving answers' on Adani issue

    The Opposition hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for not responding to allegations related to industrialist Gautam Adani, which they termed "the elephant in the room", with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi accusing Modi of "protecting" the billionaire. The Opposition's attack came after Modi said the trust reposed in him by crores of people is his protective shield, which cannot be breached by abuse and allegations from his detractors.

  • 7:43 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Mahua Moitra remains defiant on expletive row in Parliament

    Amid a row over her using an expletive inside Parliament, TMC MP Mahua Moitra remained defiant on Wednesday citing past instances of BJP leaders using objectionable words in the House and said she called "an apple, an apple". Soon after Moitra concluded her speech during the debate on the 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, there were angry exchanges between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP members. Moitra was heard using an objectionable word to which the Chair objected and urged members to avoid cuss words. Asked about the incident, Moitra, without naming anyone, said,"this is a gentleman who called farmers pimps.