Opposition hatred evident from their shouting, says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, stating that their hatred towards him was clearly visible through their constant shouting and disruptions. Replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, Modi asserted that no amount of slogans or protests could weaken his resolve.
“The more they shout, the more it proves how much hatred they have for me. You may scream as much as you want, but you can never dig my grave,” the Prime Minister remarked, referring to earlier comments made by Opposition leaders about politically defeating him.
Targeting the Gandhi family and the Congress party, Modi accused them of misleading the nation for decades. He alleged that corruption and deception had become a habit for the Congress leadership. “They even stole the surname of Mahatma Gandhi of Gujarat. The country gave the Congress first family many opportunities, but they only misled people with hollow slogans like ‘Garibi Hatao’,” he said.
The Prime Minister also strongly condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. Modi said calling a Sikh leader a “traitor” reflected the anti-Sikh mindset within the Congress party. “This is an insult to families that have sacrificed for the nation. Such hatred has no place in a democratic system,” he stated in the Upper House.
Launching an attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Modi accused the West Bengal government of protecting illegal infiltrators at the cost of the future of local citizens. “Even the richest countries in the world are deporting infiltrators, but in India some people approach courts to protect them. This is snatching jobs from our youth and land from tribals,” he charged.
He further criticised the Congress and Left parties, alleging that their governments had failed to work for the welfare of the people while focusing only on filling their own coffers. Taking a dig at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Modi sarcastically remarked that at the age of 83, Kharge could sit peacefully instead of disrupting parliamentary proceedings.
Highlighting India’s economic progress, the Prime Minister said the country was moving ahead confidently on the global stage. “Today the world is looking towards India. We are becoming a trusted global partner and friend to many nations,” he said, listing achievements in trade, infrastructure and international diplomacy.
Referring to the Opposition walkout from the House, Modi said those who left would one day have to answer why no country earlier wanted to sign agreements with India. “The world is changing and India is rising. Some people are tired of hearing the truth,” he concluded.
