Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful response in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, addressing the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. In his speech, PM Modi took aim at the Congress party, accusing it of promoting dynastic politics and appeasement over genuine governance.
Here are the top quotes from his speech:
- “A party dedicated to one family can never understand Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”
PM Modi criticized Congress’s focus on dynastic politics, asserting that its leadership model centered around a single family and failed to embrace the concept of inclusive growth. - “Before 2014, the governance model was centred around appeasement. But after 2014, India got a new approach—one that focuses on ensuring satisfaction for all, not just a select few.”
Highlighting the shift in India’s governance after 2014, PM Modi emphasized his government’s commitment to prioritizing public satisfaction over short-term political gains. - “Family first is on the top in Congress’s model.”
The Prime Minister reiterated his stance that Congress’s political model was driven by the interests of a single family, rather than serving the needs of the broader population. - “When everything is mixed together – lies, fraud, corruption, and nepotism – how can there be Sabka Saath?”
Modi criticized Congress’s political foundation, alleging it was built on deceit and corruption, undermining the concept of inclusive growth. - “We have ensured that every resource of the nation is used effectively, without wastage, for the progress of the country and the welfare of every citizen.”
Emphasizing his government’s efficient use of national resources, PM Modi reaffirmed that the welfare of every citizen is a priority under his leadership. - “They refused to even discuss it because it didn’t fit their politics of appeasement and ‘Family First’ approach.”
In a sharp rebuke, PM Modi pointed out that Congress had repeatedly rejected the demand for constitutional status for the OBC Commission, demonstrating their disregard for social justice in favor of political expediency.