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Those Opposition members who were silent are violent now, says PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President Ram Nath Kovind`s earlier address in the Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha on Thursday (February 6). The Prime Minister had on Wednesday announced in the Lower House constitution of a trust to oversee the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. PM Modi also used the announcement in the Lok Sabha to reach out to different sections against the backdrop of the ongoing protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
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Instead of scaring people on new citizenship law, the right information needs to be provided: PM
Many Opposition members are very enthused these days, those who were silent have become violent: PM
Is it ok to misguide and misinform the nation? Can anybody be a part of a campaign that does the same? The path being taken on CAA by many Opposition parties is unfortunate: PM
We have a mission to ensure clean water reaches all houses: PM
Vaiko ji said August 5, 2019, was a black day for Jammu and Kashmir. Vaiko ji it was not a black day for J&K, it was a black day for those who promoted terrorism and separatism: PM
There is no question of thinking small. Pessimism and gloom do not help us. We talk about a five trillion dollar economy. Yes, the aim is ambitious but we have to think big and think ahead: PM
Plight of the Bru refugees was pitiable. Yet, the Party which ruled most parts of the Northeast for decades and the Party that ruled Tripura for decades did nothing about this problem. It was our Government that had the honour of solving this major problem: PM
For the first time in decades, people of Jammu and Kashmir got benefits of reservation. There were BDC polls, RERA came into being there. For the first time, Jammu and Kashmir got a comprehensive start-up, trade and logistics policy. Anti-corruption bureau was set up there: PM
Did our former PM Dr Manmohan Sigh not remark that democracy is being harmed due to protests on Telangana issue? Atal Ji created not one but three states. The entire process was done in an amicable manner, unlike what happened during the creation of Telangana: PM
People do not forget things easily. I want to remind the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha about the manner in which proceedings regarding the creation of Telangana took place: PM
One MP said the decisions on Jammu and Kashmir were without any discussion. This observation is not correct. The entire nation has seen the detailed discussions on the subject. MPs have voted in favour of the decisions: PM
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed with some of the remarks. Some members have made stagnation a virtue. They were stuck in the same old ways, talking about the same old things of the past: PM
Narendra Modi in the Rajya SabhaWatch PM Narendra Modi's address in the Rajya Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his speech in the Lok Sabha.
Does a party that keeps talking about secularism not remember 1984 and the anti-Sikh violence. It was shameful. In addition, they did not make efforts to punish the guilty. A person who was associated with the violence has been rewarded as Chief Minister of a state by them: PM Modi
PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Citizenship Amendment Act will not affect any minority in the country, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha
"Those who have been removed from office by the people of India are now doing the unthinkable. They see citizens on the basis of their faith. We are different. We see everyone as an Indian," says PM Modi.
Much has been said about CAA, ironically by those who love getting photographed with the group of people who want ‘Tukde Tukde’ of India: PM Modi
India is closely seeing the statements of a few political leaders associated with the Opposition parties: PM Modi
Those who are talking about respect for the Constitution never even implemented it in Jammu and Kashmir for so many decades. Who made Kashmir only about land grabbing? Who made Kashmir's identity only about bombs and guns? Can anyone forget that dark night of January? In reality, Kashmiri identity is closely linked with harmony: PM Modi
Who brought Emergency? Who trampled over Judiciary? Who has brought the most amendments to the Constitution? Who imposed Article 356 the most? Those who did the above need to get a deeper knowledge of our Constitution: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
We are moving ahead with an infrastructure project of 100 lakh crore in the coming days. Development of infrastructure promotes economy and employment, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Among the things that will drive India's progress is next-generation infrastructure. In the earlier days, infrastructure creation brought "economic opportunities" for a select few. Not any more. We have made this sector transparent and are working to boost connectivity: PM Modi
Stand up India, Start up India, Mudra; they are adding prosperity in the lives of many. A substantial number of the Mudra beneficiaries are women. We are working on labour reforms and that too after consulting the labour unions: PM Modi
We have kept the fiscal deficit in check. Price rise is also under check and there is macro-economic stability. Investors' confidence should increase, the country's economy should be strengthened, for this we have taken several steps: PM Modi
PM Modi's reply to President Kovind's Motion of Thanks in the Lok Sabha.
The agriculture budget has risen 5 times during our Government's tenure. PM-KISAN Samman Yojana is transforming the lives of many farmers. Several farmers have benefitted due to this. In this scheme, there are no middlemen and no extra file-work. Driven by politics, some states are not allowing farmers to benefit from PM-Kisan Scheme. I appeal to them- let there be no politics in farmer welfare. We all have to work together for the prosperity of farmers of India: PM Modi
Talk about the Bodo Accord, Modi said, "Despite many efforts, the issue was unsolved for years. The Bodo Accord signed now is special because it has brought all stakeholders together and we are moving towards a more peaceful era."
The people of India saw our work for five years. They once again blessed us, so that we work even faster. It is due to the speed of this Government that in the last five years: 37 crore people got bank accounts, 11 crore people got toilets in their homes, 13 crore people got gas connections, 2 crore people got their own homes: PM Modi
We have brought Northeast closer to Delhi, for us they are not only about votes: PM Modi
Today the world has many expectations from us. It is essential that we show courage and work to overcome the challenges we are facing. India can no longer wait for problems to remain unsolved. And, rightfully so. That is why, our aim is: Speed and scale, Determination and decisiveness, Sensitivity and solutions: PM Modi
The people of India wanted to change the Sarkar. They want the Sarokar to be changed as well. If we had worked according to the old ways and thought processes Article 370 would never have been history. Muslim women would have kept suffering due to Triple Talaq: PM Modi
If we worked as per the old ways the Ram Janmabhoomi issue would have remained unsolved. The Kartarpur Sahib corridor would not be a reality. There would be no India-Bangladesh land agreement: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
The Honourable President has highlighted the vision for a New India. His address comes at a time when we enter the third decade of the century. Rashtrapati Ji's address instills a spirit of hope and it presents a roadmap for taking the nation ahead in the times to come: PM Modi
List of business in Rajya Sabha for today:
* On agenda is a further discussion on the Presidents` address, a discussion on the Union Budget and tabling of papers.
* Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, and Department of Atomic Energy; and Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao, Minister of State for Communications and Ministry of Human Resource Development will lay papers on the table.
* Further discussion on the Motion moved by MP Bhupender Yadav on February 4 and the amendments moved there to -- "that an address be presented to the President in the following terms: That the Members of the Rajya Sabha assembled in this Session are deeply grateful to the President for the address which he has been pleased to deliver to both Houses of Parliament assembled together on January 31, 2020.'"
* The Upper House will also see a general discussion on the Union Budget, 2020-2021.
List of Business in Lok Sabha for February 6:
* Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the ongoing discussion on motion of thanks on the President`s address.
* A general discussion on the Union Budget for 2020-2021 will also be held.
* Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeeep Singh Puri will make a statement regarding the status of the implementation of the recommendations contained in the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Urban Development (2018-19) on `Solid Waste Management, including Hazardous waste, Medical waste and E-waste'.
Trinamool Congress MP Santunu Sen has given Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha over 'concerns over proposed changes in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply in Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks for President`s Address.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President Ram Nath Kovind's earlier address in the Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha on Thursday (February 6). The Prime Minister had on Wednesday announced in the Lower House constitution of a trust to oversee the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. PM Modi also used the announcement in the Lok Sabha to reach out to different sections against the backdrop of the ongoing protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Earlier, the leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, attacked the government over the NRC and CAA, saying it was a "sinister design" foiled by the people.
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