Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a scathing critique of the opposition during a heated debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha. His comments targeted Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the opposition’s stance on various issues, leading to a walkout by opposition MPs and highlighting the deepening political divide in India’s parliament.
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- Criticism of Sonia Gandhi: PM Modi accused previous governments, including those led by Sonia Gandhi, of operating on “autopilot” and “remote control.”
- Opposition Walkout: The opposition MPs staged a walkout after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge was not allowed to speak, following continuous sloganeering.
- Government’s Tenure: Modi emphasized the NDA government’s long-term success, stating it had secured a third consecutive term and aimed for 20 more years in power.
- Constitution Day Controversy: Modi criticized the opposition for their inconsistent stance on the Constitution, recalling their initial objection to celebrating Constitution Day.
- Congress Critique: The Prime Minister accused Congress of being the biggest opponent of the Constitution, referencing actions taken during the Emergency period.
- Selective Outrage: Modi condemned the opposition’s selective outrage over violence against women, specifically pointing to incidents in West Bengal.
- NEET Paper Leak: Addressing the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, Modi assured strict action against those responsible and emphasized non-interference in corruption probes.
- Manipur Violence: Modi discussed the ethnic violence in Manipur, noting efforts to restore normalcy and criticizing the opposition for politicizing the issue.
- Restoration Efforts: Over 500 arrests and 11,000 FIRs have been filed in Manipur, with ongoing efforts to reduce violence and bring normalcy.
- Public Perception: Modi asserted that the NDA government is seen as the true protector of the Constitution by the people.
