Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress party saying that its thoughts have become outdated and outsourced its work, while replying to the 'Motion of Thanks' to the President's address in Rajya Sabha.
Taking a jibe at the Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge over his recent address in the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said, "Would like to thank Kharge ji... he spoke for long... but I was thinking how did he get permission to speak in the Rajya Sabha."
Modi said that day Kharge ji would have heard that song... "Aesa mauka phir kaha milega."
"Mallikarjun Kharge ji spoke in Rajya Sabha for a long time and I was thinking about how he got the chance to speak for a long time and then I realised that two special commanders were not there so he took the advantage of it and I think that Kharge ji must have heard that song 'Aisa mauka phir kaha milega'...," PM Modi said.
"I remember the incident from last years. We used to sit in that building and attempts were made to stifle the voices of the PM of the country... Today too, you have come prepared to not listen. But you can't suppress my voice. People of the country have strengthened this voice...I too have come prepared this time...," the Prime Minister said.
"I could not say it that day but I express my special gratitude to Kharge ji. I was listening to him with great attention and enjoyment that day. The lack of entertainment that we were missing in the Lok Sabha was fulfilled by him...," he added.
Will pray Congress cross 40 seats in Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi's jibe at 'grand old party'
A challenge has been posed before you from West Bengal that Congress will not be able to cross 40 (in Lok Sabha elections 2024). I pray that you are able to secure 40, the Prime Minister said.
"...Ek baat khushi ki rahi, unhone (Mallikarjun Kharge) jo 400 seat NDA ke liye aashirwad diya hai...aapke aashirwad mere sar aankhon par...," PM Modi said.
"We have come out from a difficult time, brought country out of its problems... Congress was aware of problems facing country, it did nothing to resolve them," PM Modi said in Rajya Sabha.
Congress does not have guarantee of its leaders and policies but is questioning Modi's guarantees, he said.
Congress ceased large chunks of country's land to enemy but is now giving sermons to us on internal security, the Prime Minister added.
"...When I hear them, both there and here (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), my belief is further strengthened that the party (Congress) has become outdated even with their thinking. When their thinking has become outdated, they have outsourced their work...Such a huge party, which ruled the country for decades has seen such a downfall. We are not delighted, our sympathies with you. But what can the doctor do if the patient himself...what do I add?" PM Modi said.
Nehru was against any kind of reservation, says PM Modi
Speaking on quota on backward classes, PM Modi cited Jawaharlal Nehru's letter to chief ministers, saying the first PM was against reservation of any kind.
Congress has been against Dalits, backwards, tribals, he said.
"The Congress that didn't give reservations to OBC, one who never gave reservations to the poor from general category, the one who didn't consider Babasaheb for Bharat Ratna and instead kept on giving Bharat Ratna to their family members, they are giving us lessons on social justice today," PM Modi said.
"Look at the 10-year history of Congress, (India) was among the fragile five economies. However, look at our 10 years, we are among the top five economies. We brought the country out of this after a lot of hard work," the Prime Minister mentioned.
Congress spread narrative of demeaning Indian culture, says PM Modi
Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values started being viewed with an inferiority complex... the world knows very well where it narrative was coming... 'Made in Foreign' was made a status symbol, the Prime Minister said.
"These people can never talk about 'Vocal for Local' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'... In her address, the President addressed all of us in detail about the 4 largest castes. These 4 castes are –youth, women, poor and our food providers. We know that they have similar problems and dreams. The ways to solve the problems of these four categories are also similar...," he added.
"The British were remembered in this House, Raja-Maharajas had a close connect with the British at that time...I would like to ask - who was inspired by the British?... Even after independence, who promoted colonial mindset in the country? If you were not inspired by the British, why did you not changed the IPC drafted by them? Why did you let the hundreds of laws that were framed by them, continue? Why did the red beacon culture continue even after decades? India's Budget used to be tabled at 5 pm because the British Parliament used to convene at that time in the morning...Who was inspired by the British?...Why did Rajpath have to wait for Modi to become Kartavya Path?..."
PM Modi's vision for Modi 3.0
Speaking in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said, "In the coming 5 years, the strength of India's youth in the world within sports will be recognised. In the next 5 years, the public transport of India is going to be transformed. In the next 5 years, the country will see Bullet Train and the expansion of Vande Bharat. In the coming 5 years, Made in India will echo in the semiconductor world, and we will be the leader in electronics..."
"I launched a campaign for millet through the UN. I do not see that day far away, where in the coming five years, the superfood millet produced by the small farmers of our village will be available in the world market. Drones will be a new strength for farmers. I am sure that animal husbandry and fish farming will increase and we are going to create records...," he said.
"The 75th Republic Day is a milestone in itself. The President's address has its own historic value. In her address, she spoke about India's confidence and expressed her confidence for India's bright future," PM Modi said.
On Monday, PM Modi expressed confidence that the NDA will get more than 400 seats and the BJP will win at least 370 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.
Modi said he was convinced that the opposition parties have lost the courage to contest elections and have resolved to stay on the opposition benches for a long time.
"I can gauge the mood of the nation, it will definitely give NDA more than 400 seats and the BJP at least 370 seats," the prime minister said replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on President's Address.
He said the third term of the government was not too far.
"At the most 100-125 days are remaining," he said, referring to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. "Abki baar," Modi said, and BJP members joined him in unison to say "400 paar".
"Even Kharge ji is saying the same thing," Modi said referring to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement in Rajya Sabha.
He said the NDA's third term would be the one that would see big decisions and lay the foundation for the next 1,000 years.
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