PM Modi Calls I.N.D.I.A 'Ghamandia', Predicts Another No-Confidence Motion In 2028 - Top Quotes From His Lok Sabha Speech

During his two-hour-long speech in Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion, PM Narendra Modi exuded confidence that the NDA will break records to score a grand win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

PM Narendra Modi speaking in the Lok Sabha on Thursday (August 10, 2023)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched an all-out attack against the Opposition for bringing the no-confidence motion against his government and said they were not prepared for the discussion. While replying to the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, he said they did not allow discussion to take place in Parliament on a number of bills related to the country's development. During his two-hour-long speech, Modi also exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will break records to score a grand win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

The no-confidence motion brought by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) was defeated by a voice vote.

Top quotes from PM Modi's reply to Motion of No-Confidence in Lok Sabha:

"What kind of debate you have done on the no-confidence motion? I am seeing on social media, even your 'darbaris (courtiers) are disappointed. This is your condition."

"See the fun of this debate, fielding was laid out by the Opposition, but fours and sixes were hit from here (treasury benches). The Opposition is bowling only no-balls in the no-confidence motion."

"There are centuries being scored from this side and no-balls being bowled from that side. I would like to tell my Opposition friends 'Why don't they prepare and come'."

"When we went to polls in 2019, the people had declared no confidence in them (Opposition) with utmost strength." 

"No-confidence motion introduced by the Opposition is lucky for the government."

"There were many bills that were linked with the fishermen, data, poor, deprived and tribals but the Opposition has no interest in them. This was a betrayal of the expectations of the people. They have proven that for them, the party is above the country."

"This time period of the 21st century is a time of fulfilling all our aspirations. Whatever is shaped during this time period will impact the country for the next thousand years. Therefore, we have a huge responsibility and we should have a single focus- development of the country and full dedication to realize the dreams of the countrymen."

"Opposition has made an unsuccessful attempt to break the confidence of the people in the garb of No-Confidence Motion."

"Opposition's bad language and constant nitpicking works like a 'Kala Tika' (to ward off bad omen)."

"All the target institutions of the Opposition's criticism invariably shine. It is the 'Opposition's secret boon'. Whoever they wish bad for, ends up doing well. I am an example."

"The opposition does not believe in the capabilities and dedication of the nation." 

"In 2028, when you will bring a No-Confidence Motion, the country will be among the top 3 largest economies in the world."

"The opposition is quick to trust those who speak ill of the country."

"Opposition would trust the word of Pakistan over terror attacks and its misadventures on borders but not the valour of Indian armed forces."

"In Kashmir, it would not trust the common man in the region but separatists and others carrying Pakistan's flag."

"Violence in Manipur is saddening. Crimes against women are unacceptable and the Central Government and the State Government will work to ensure that the guilty are punished. I assure the people of India on the basis of the effort we are making that there will be peace in Manipur in the coming times."

"Opposition was never interested in discussing the Manipur situation."

"The nation stands by the people of Manipur, the mothers and daughters of Manipur." 

"The Government will leave no stone unturned so that Manipur gets back on the track of development."

"The situation in Manipur is being presented in a way that the conflict arose only recently but the root cause of all issues in Manipur is Congress and its politics."

"Manipur is filled with rich Indian culture and heritage. Manipur is the land of innumerable sacrifices."

"For us, Sabka Saath Sabka Vishwas is not a slogan but is an article of faith, a commitment."

"I assure the people of the country that I will devote every particle of the body and every moment to the service of the countrymen."