PM Modi's Speech in Parliament: 'Vote Bank Politics has Harmed Country', PM Slams Opposition

PM Modi Speech in Parliament: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked Congress over the 2G and the CWG scams. The PM said that from 2004-2014, India's economy was in the doldrums, and inflation was in the double digits. The PM also stated that the welfare of his countrymen is his government's top priority and the trust of 140 crore Indians is his protective shield.

NEW DELHI: Replying to Rahul Gandhi's allegations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a scathing attack on Congress saying "10 years of UPA rule bled the country dry." The PM made these remarks while replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Parliament. During his speech, the PM said, "2004 to 2014 was the decade of scams and violence and the UPA's trademark was to turn every opportunity into crisis". He also stated that the welfare of his countrymen is his government's top priority and the trust of 140 crore Indians is his protective shield.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had on Tuesday made serious allegations against the BJP government at the Centre over the Hindenburg report on the Adani Group. During his speech, the Congress Wayanad MP alleged that the meteoric rise in Gautam Adani's fortunes happened after the BJP came to power in 2014 as he rose in the global rich list from the 609th to the second spot eventually. 

The Budget Session of Parliament has been stormy so far over the serious allegations made by the US short-seller Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group. 

The Congress-led Opposition has been demanding an inquiry into the allegations levelled by the Hindenburg Research firm against the Adani Group. The opposition parties have alleged that the sharp decline in stocks of the Adani Group is a 'mega scam' that involves common people's money as public sector LIC and SBI have invested in them and have questioned the government on steps taken by it.

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08 February 2023

17:51 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: PM Modi did not Answer my Question, Says Rahul Gandhi 

PM Modi did not answer my questions on Adani issue, did not talk about inquiry. It is clear PM Modi is protecting Adani; this is a national security issue, PM should order inquiry: Rahul Gandhi on Modi's remarks in Lok Sabha.

17:24 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: PM Modi Concludes His Reply To Motion Of Thanks on President's Address

PM Modi has concluded his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in Lok Sabha.

17:22 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: PM Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi, Bharat Jodo Yatra

The PM took a dig at Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra and said, "A leader just came from J&K. There was a time when terrorists put up posters against me, threatening to kill me if I hoisted the Tricolour at Lal Chowk. That didn't deter me. I went there without security or bulletproof jacket. Today, times have changed and people can walk freely there."

17:22 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: Opposition MPs Walk Out of Parliament During PM's Speech

Several Opposition MPs walked out of Lok Sabha as PM Modi replied to Motion of Thanks on President's address, in Lok Sabha.

17:20 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: PM Modi Slams Opposition, Says 'Vote Bank Politics has Harmed Country'

Taking a swipe at the previous UPA government, PM Modi says "Vote bank politics harmed the country, delayed India's development and the middle class was ignored, but the NDA government provided them protection."

17:13 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: Even After 22 Years, They Still Have Doubts, Says PM

It has been 22 years, the Opposition still has doubts. The trust of 140 crore Indians is my protective shield, it can't be breached by your abuses, and allegations. Our only priority is to work for the welfare of deprived, poor, tribals; that is our mission: PM Modi

17:01 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: 140 Crore Indians are my Sheild, Says PM

PM Modi said that people's faith in him is not due to TV ads and newspaper headlines. He said that he has spent his entire life for the welfare of his countrymen. "Some people are living for themselves and their families, but Modi is living for the people of India. Some people are destroying India for their families. 140 crore people of India are Narendra Modi's safety armour," PM Modi said.

16:59 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: Entire World is Appreciating Digital India, Says PM Modi

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

16:54 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: Harvard Conducted A Study On Congress's Decline, PM Modi

Taking another dig at the Congress-led Opposition, the PM referred to a Harvard study titled 'The Rise and Decline of India's Congress Party'. "Not just Harvard, all big universities of the world will conduct studies on Congress' downfall," the PM said amid chants of ''Modi, Modi'' in Parliament.

16:47 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: Thanks to ED, the Opposition is United now, Says PM Modi

They should have come together on the electoral platform. But it was the Enforcement Directorate that brought them together, says PM Modi

16:41 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: 2010 Was A Lost Decade Under UPA Rule, Says PM Modi

UPA's trademark was to let every opportunity turn into a crisis from 2004-2014. They showed just a law in the name of removing unemployment. 2004-2014 was a decade of scams and violence. 2004-2010 would be known as the Lost Decade. But the 2030s would be India's decade, says PM Modi.

16:39 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: India Emerged as World's 5th Largest Economy During Pandemic, Says PM

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

16:32 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: PM Modi Takes Dig At Congress Over 2G, CWG Scams

When the world was progressing, they were stuck in 2G and CWG scams, PM Modi says in Lok Sabha.

16:28 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: There is Positivity, Hope and Confidence in India Today, Says PM Modi

Today, there is positivity, hope and confidence around the world about India today, says PM Modi. The PM adds that hosting the G20 Summit is a matter of pride but some people were irked by it.

16:23 IST

PM Modi Speech in Parliament Today LIVE Updates: India Has Emerged From Decades Of Political Instability, Says PM 

There were two-three decades of instability; now there is political stability in the country, says PM Modi

16:15 IST

Parliament's Budget Session Live: India now has a stable, decisive government now, says PM 

"There is political stability in India. There is a stable and decisive government in India today," says PM Modi. He adds that there is reform not out of compulsion but out of conviction.

16:15 IST

Parliament's Budget Session Live: Those Pained by India's Progress, Stability Should Introspect

Hitting out at the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the entire ecosystem is jumping after yesterday's speech. Those pained by India's progress and stability should introspect, says PM Modi.

16:09 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: PM Takes a dig at Opposition

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

16:08 IST

PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE Updates: President Strengthened Pride Of Tribal Community, Says PM

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

16:06 IST

PM Modi's Reply in Parliament LIVE Updates:  A Big Leader Insulted President, Says PM Modi

PM Modi alleges that a big leader from the Opposition had insulted President Droupadi Murmu and the tribal community on TV.

16:01 IST

PM Modi's Reply in Parliament LIVE Updates: President Guided Cores of Indians, Says PM

"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 Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha.

15:58 IST

PM Modi's Reply in Parliament LIVE Updates: PM Modi Thanks President Murmu

PM Modi on Wednesday replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address to Parliament. In his speech, the prime minister responded to the allegations made by Opposition parties, including the Congress. 

Speaking in the Lok Sabha. https://t.co/Ikh7uniQoi

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2023

15:55 IST

PM Modi's Reply in Parliament LIVE Updates: PM Addresses Lok Sabha

PM Modi is now replying to the debate on Motion of Thanks to President's Address in Lok Sabha.

15:48 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: PM Modi Walks Into Lok Sabha Amid Chants Of 'Jai Shri Ram'

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Lok Sabha amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram". He will address the Lok Sabha shortly.

15:45 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: Rahul Gandhi hit the right spot, says Adhir Ranjan

"Rahul Gandhi has hit the right spot and due to it, there is commotion in BJP. For the first time, a ruling party is advocating for an industrialist. We're not saying this on our own. It has come in the Hindenburg report and we are raising the issue. What's wrong with that?" AR Chowdhury.

Rahul Gandhi has hit the right spot & due to it, there is commotion in BJP. For the first time, a ruling party is advocating for an industrialist. We're not saying this on our own. It has come in Hindenburg report & we are raising the issue. What's wrong with that?: AR Chowdhury pic.twitter.com/yQCJ7KgYth

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2023

15:31 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: BJP Govt Bringing 'Indira Gandhi Era', Says Owaisi

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that the Narendra Modi government is bringing back the "Indira Gandhi era" as he referred to a tug of war over the process of appointment of judges and raised concerns over those holding constitutional posts commenting on the "basic structure" of the Constitution. The AIMIM chief said, "Minority word was not used in President's address. Rs 560 Cr of minorities scholarship reduced in this budget.'Nari Shakti' is being talked about but govt doesn't talk about justice to Bilkis Bano. LAC&LoC were talked about in address but China is sitting on our land." 

15:26 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: Demand For JPC Probe Remains, Says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, "Opposition remains united on this issue. Our demand for a JPC probe pertaining to this will remain. Taking part in a discussion (in Parliament) on this means raising the value of Adani shares."

15:24 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: RS Chair Pulls Up Kharge For 'Mauni Baba' Remark

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called him “Mauni Baba” while questioning his silence on the Adani issue. In response to his remark, Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankar said that such a remark “does not suit his stature”.

15:01 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: Opposition Stages Walkout From RS

Members of the Aam Aadmi Party, Shiv Sena Thackeray faction and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha after their adjournment notices were disallowed by the chair.

14:39 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: RS Prasad Invokes Vadra-Adani Link 

BJP MP Ravi Shankar in Lok Sabha slammed the Congress and invoked the Robert Vadra-Gautam Adani link. He mocked the Opposition and asked why is it worried about the growing economy of India. the BJP leader also shared details about the Adani projects in the Congress-ruled states.

14:33 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Detained During Protest Outside Parliament

Former J&K chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti was detained by police from taking out a march to Parliament to protest against the ongoing anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir.

#WATCH | PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti detained by police during a protest in Delhi against J&K administration's anti-encroachment drive in the UT pic.twitter.com/3zovCMzxaT

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2023

14:30 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: Kharge Attacks BJP Govt Over Unemployment, Inflation

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over rising unemployment, inflation and the increasing rich-poor gap in the country. “PM Modi promised the country’s population of 2 crores jobs every year. (He said) youth, if I come, every year there will be 2 crore jobs. In these 9 years, where are the 18 crore jobs? Leave that, you’re not even filling 50 lakh vacancies. 30 lakh government jobs are not being filled,” Kharge said

14:27 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: Called Apple an Apple, Says Mahua Moitra

TMC MP Mahua Moitra today reacted to the furore over her use of ‘offensive’ language in Parliament on Tuesday. The TMC MP said that she would put forth her side of the story if she is taken to the privileges committee. “I’m surprised BJP is teaching us parliamentary etiquette. That representative from Delhi heckled me…I’ll call an apple an apple, not an orange…if they’ll take me to the privileges committee, I’ll put my side of the story,” she said. 

#WATCH | I'm surprised BJP is teaching us parliamentary etiquette. That representative from Delhi heckled me...I'll call an apple an apple, not an orange...if they'll take me to the privileges committee, I'll put my side of the story...: TMC MP Mahua Moitra on her language in LS pic.twitter.com/R8CMa5akGJ

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2023

14:25 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: BJP MP Hena Malini Slams Mahua Mitra's 'Offensive' Language

BJP MP Hema Malini today slammed TMC MP Mahua Moitra's use of an 'offensive' word in Lok Sabha that sparked a storm. The BJP leader said that the opposition should "control their tongue". 

14:21 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: 'Rahul's Allegations Baseless: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for alleging in Parliament that the Centre had a role to play in the latest Adani storm. Joshi also demanded that his statement should be expunged and a notice should be served to him. 

14:03 IST

Parliament Budget Session Live: PM Modi to Reply On Motion of Thanks At 3 PM  

Parliamentary debates on the Motion of Thanks by the President were held on Tuesday, following days of disruption in Parliament over the Hindenburg Report against the Gautam Adani Group. The Congress-led Opposition has been demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the matter,  which has resulted in stalled proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. PM Modi is due to reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address around 3 PM in the Lok Sabha.