CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Lok Sabha on Thursday in response to the Opposition's no-confidence motion against the NDA government.
The opposition moved a no-confidence motion against the Modi government on July 26 which was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. However, the Modi-government won't lose the vote as his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies have a majority in the Lok Sabha. Any Lok Sabha MP, who has the support of 50 colleagues, can, at any point of time, introduce a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
Notably, the NDA has a commendable majority with a number of 331 MPs out of which the BJP has 303 MPs while the combined strength of the Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A is 144.
People of country have repeatedly reposed trust in our govt, want to thank them all: PM Modi in reply to debate on no-confidence motion
Opposition brought no-confidence motion in 2018 also, I had said it was their floor test, not of govt, and was proven right: PM Modi
No-confidence motion always lucky for us; this one also will ensure we will return with record-breaking mandate: PM Modi
There was need for discussion on important bills aimed at welfare of people, but opposition was interested in politicking: PM Modi
For opposition, party is above country; they have more interest in hunger for power than hunger of people: PM Modi
Centuries being scored here (treasury benches) and no-balls being bowled from there (opposition benches), says PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Country watching you, but every time you have disappointed it: PM Modi to opposition
"This period of 21st century is an opportunity to make every dream come true for India," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
Opposition couldn't prepare for debate on no-confidence motion despite so much time in hand, even its sympathisers are disappointed.
"During this no-confidence motion, we saw something bizarre. The name of the Leader of Opposition was missing from the list of those who would speak during the no-trust motion," PM Modi replies to no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha.
"In a way, Opposition's No Confidence has always been lucky for us. Today, I can see that you (Opposition) have decided that NDA and BJP will come back in 2024 elections with a grand victory, breaking all previous records, with the blessings of the people," says PM Modi as he replies to the No Confidence Motion Debate.
PM Narendra Modi says, "What kind of discussion have you done on this motion. I am seeing on social media ki 'Aapke darbari bhi bahut dukhi hai'. Fielding Vipaksh ne organise kari lekin chauke-chakke yahi se lage'..."
PM Narendra Modi says, "Our focus should be on the development of the country...It is the need of the hour. Our youth have the power to make dreams come true...We've given corruption-free govt, aspirations and opportunities to the youth of the country."
"Our focus should be development of the country in this period. This is the need of the hour," says PM Modi
Tallest leader in Oppn ranks not in list of speakers; Amit Shah's magnanimity that he promised time to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury: PM Modi in LS
I don't know what was compulsion of Congress for sidelining Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, maybe call was made from Kolkata: PM Modi in LS
"We have given a scam-free government to the youth of India, we have given them courage and opportunity to fly high in open sky."
"At a time when there are plenty of opportunities, the opposition brought the no-confidence motion," says PM Modi in reply to no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha.
"According to Niti Aayog report, 13.5 crore people have overcome poverty in the last five years in India. IMF writes in its working paper that India has nearly ended extreme poverty," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
In 2014, a full majority govt came after three decades and we got a bigger mandate in 2019 because of our track record: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
"WHO analysed Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and stated that it helped save lives of three lakh people," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
We gave a scam-free govt to youth, gave them opportunity to fly high; we also restored pride of country and took it to new heights: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi says, "We've taken India's reputation to greater heights but there are some people who are trying to tarnish the image of our country in the world but today the world's trust in India is increasing..."
Some trying to tarnish our image on global stage, but world knows the truth and won't be misled.
PM Modi says, "A few things in this No Confidence Motion are so strange that they were never heard or seen before, not even imagined...The name of the Leader of the largest Opposition party was not among the speakers...This time, what has become of Adhir ji (Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury)? His party didn't give him the opportunity to speak...It was your generosity that you allowed him to speak today even when their time slot had concluded. Lekin gud ka gobar kaise karna usmein ye mahir hain...I don't know what your compulsion is, why has Adhir babu been sidelined. Maybe there was a phone call from Kolkata, Congress insults him again & again...Hum Adhir babu ke prati apni poori samvedna vyakt karte hain..."
PM Narendra Modi says, "Through their conduct, a few Opposition parties have proven that for them Party is above Nation. I think you don't care about the hunger of the poor but the hunger for power is on your mind."
PM Narendra Modi says, "Vipaksh ke logon ko ek secret vardaan mila hua hai ki jiska bhi yeh log bura chahenge uska bhala hi hoga.' One such example is standing before you. '20 saal ho gaye kya kuch nahi hua par bhala hi hota gaya.."
"As per UNICEF, 'Swachh Bharat' helps poor people save up to Rs 50,000 every year," says PM Modi in reply to no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha.
Opposition has 'ostrich-like approach', I thank its leaders for wearing black in House as I see that as 'kaala teeka': PM Modi in Lok Sabha
"Opposition people have a secret blessing and that is good will happen with those for whom they wish bad," PM Modi takes a swipe at opposition in Lok Sabha.
I convert abuses, unparliamentary language hurled at me by opposition into tonic: PM Modi in reply to no-confidence motion debate in LS
"They ruined HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited). They tried to incite the workers and spread negativity. But now HAL is flourishing. It has recorded its highest ever revenue. HAL has now become the pride of country," says PM Modi replying on no-confidence motion debate in Lok Sabha.
Opposition has 'secret power', anyone for whom it wishes ill is blessed instead: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
"The opposition has used as many abuses as it could. But it's good for them, doing so would have made them feel better," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
Opposition spread misgivings about LIC, but the insurance firm also touching new heights: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
"Few days back, I had said that India will become world's third largest economy in our government's third term. A responsible opposition would have asked our plan for it, or would have given us some suggestions. However, they say that this would eventually happen without any efforts," says PM Modi in reply to no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha.
My tip to those interested in stock market - invest in govt companies and your money will grow: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
In our third term, India will become third largest economy in world: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
It has been a fact that Congress has never trusted the abilities of our country. Oppn should ask how I'll make our economy third largest in world; if Cong thinks this will happen on its own then it has no vision: PM Modi
All the organisations of the country that are declared dead by these people, those organisations get lucky. The manner in which they curse the country and democracy, I am confident that the country and democracy are going to get stronger. We too are going to be stronger: PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi says, "When we say that we will make our economy the third largest economy in the next 5 years, a responsible opposition would have asked questions as to how will we do it but 'Yeh bhi mujhe hi sikhana pada raha hai'.
"It has been a fact that Congress has never trusted the abilities of our country," says PM Modi in reply to no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha.
Oppn should ask how I'll make our economy third largest in world; if Cong thinks this will happen on its own then it has no vision: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi says, "When we say that we will make our economy the third largest economy in the next 5 years, a responsible opposition would have asked questions as to how will we do it but 'Yeh bhi mujhe hi sikhana pada raha hai'.
Congress and its friends have a history of doubting India's capabilities and prowess. When you'll bring no-confidence motion in 2028, country will be among top three economies globally, this is our belief: PM Modi
"The country was on the verge of becoming bankrupt in 1991. After 2014, India made it to the top five economies of the world. Reform, perform and transform have led the country to this place," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
PM Narendra Modi says, "...If Congress says that everything will happen on its own, it means Congress has neither policy nor intention or vision or understanding of global economic system or India's economic world's strength...
People of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, UP, Gujarat, Bihar, Tripura, Odisha have been declaring no-confidence in Congress for years: PM Modi
Congress so blinded by arrogance that it cannot see ground reality, people have deep no-confidence in it: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
PM Narendra Modi says, "...If Congress says that everything will happen on its own, it means Congress has neither policy nor intention or vision or understanding of global economic system or India's economic world's strength...
PM Modi says, "People of the country have no confidence in Congress. Due to arrogance, they are not able to see the reality. In Tamil Nadu, they won in 1962 and since 1962 the people of Tamil Nadu are saying 'No Congress'. In West Bengal they won in 1972, people of West Bengal are also saying 'No Congress'. In UP, Bihar, and Gujarat they won in 1985 and the people of these states are also saying 'No Congress'..."
PM Narendra Modi says, "The continuity of planning and hard work will go on. There will be new reforms to it as per the need and all the efforts will be made for performance. We will be the third-largest economy. The country trusts that when you bring the No Confidence Motion in 2028, the country would be among the top three nations of the world."
I express sympathies with my opposition friends; they performed last rites of UPA in Bengaluru: PM Modi referring to formation of INDIA bloc
"They don't trust India's capability and its people. But I want to tell that the feeling of no-confidence against Congress is very deep in the people," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
You're trying to pass off old vehicle as electric one just by applying new paint: PM Modi to opposition bloc INDIA
"They don't trust India's capability and its people. But I want to tell that the feeling of no-confidence against Congress is very deep in the people," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
"They don't trust India's capability and its people. But I want to tell that the feeling of no-confidence against Congress is very deep in the people," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
Opposition needed 'NDA' to stay alive, they just added two 'I's to it due to their arrogance: PM Modi on 'INDIA' bloc
Nothing is Congress' own, from its poll symbol to ideas, everything has been borrowed from someone else: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes on I.N.D.I.A. alliance; says, "Their trouble is such that they had to take the support of NDA to keep themselves alive. But, out of habit, the arrogance of 'I' doesn't leave them alone. That is why, they inserted two 'I's of arrogance in NDA. First 'I' - the arrogance of 26 parties and the second 'I' - the arrogance of one family. They stole NDA too. They also broke India - I.N.D.I.A."
PM Narendra Modi says, "I want to express my sympathy with the opposition because a few days ago you performed the last rites of UPA in Bengaluru. On one hand, you were performing last rites par aap jashan bhi mana rahe the aur jashan bhi kis cheez ka- khandhar par naya plaster lagane ka...I want to tell the opposition that you are following those who even after so many generations are not able to differentiate between Lal mirch and Hari mirch'..."
Congress adopted flag similar to national tricolour to add credibility, they also 'stole' Gandhi surname for gains: PM Modi
"Congress party and friends have a history that they never trusted India and its abilities. There was a time when Pakistan used to attack our borders, and indulge in terror activities inside the country and would then deny involvement. They trusted Pakistan," says PM Modi replying on no-confidence motion debate in Lok Sabha.
This is not INDIA but 'Ghamandia' alliance; everyone there wants to be 'groom', be PM: Modi's dig at opposition bloc
Whenever circumstances will change, knives will be out in opposition alliance: PM Modi
Our Constitution framers had criticised dynastic politics because it is harmful for common people's rights: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
"It was really surprising that the name of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury - Leader of Opposition - was missing in list of those who would speak during no-confidence motion. His party didn't allow him to speak, and I can't understand why he was sidelined," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
PM Narendra Modi says, "It is true that Lanka was not set ablaze by Hanuman, it was set ablaze by his (Ravan) arrogance. People are also like Lord Ram and that is why you have been reduced to 40 from 400. People elected full majority government twice but it is troubling you that how come a poor man is sitting here and this is not letting you sleep and the people of the country will not let you sleep even in 2024. There was a time when cakes were cut in aeroplanes on birthdays, but today vaccines are being sent for the poor in those aeroplanes..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...Kal yahan dil se baat karne ki baat bhi kahi gayi thi. Unke dimag ke haal ko toh desh lambe samay se janta hai. Lekin ab unke dil ka pata bhi chal gaya. Their 'Modi love' is strong that they even dream of Modi. If Modi drinks water while giving speech, they say 'Modi ko paani pila diya'. If I wipe off my sweat when I am out meeting the poor in the scorching sun, they say 'Dekhiye Modi ko paseena la diya'..."
Opposition MPs walk out of the Lok Sabha as Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on No Confidence Motion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...I can understand the troubles of Congress. For years, they have been launching, again and again, a failed product. The launching fails every time. The result is that their hatred for voters has reached its peak. The launching fails and they harbour hatred for voters. But PR people propagate 'Mohabbat ki dukan'. That is why, people of the country are saying, 'Ye hai loot ki dukan, jhooth ka bazaar'..."
PM Narendra Modi speaks on Manipur; says, "Both the state and central governments are doing everything possible to ensure that the accused get the strictest punishment. I want to assure the people that peace will be restored in Manipur in the coming time. I want to tell the people of Manipur including women and daughters of Manipur that the country is with you..."
PM Modi says, "Just ask those who have gone out, what is Kachchatheevu? And where is it located? DMK Govt, their CM writes to me – Modi ji bring back Kachchatheevu. It is an island but who gave it to another country. Was it not a part of Maa Bharati? It happened under the leadership of Indira Gandhi..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the northeast; says, "...On 5th March 1966, Congress had its Air Force attack the helpless citizens in Mizoram. Congress should answer if it was the Air Force of any other country. Were the people of Mizoram not the citizens of my country? Was their security not the responsibility of the Government of India?..."
PM Narendra Modi says, "Whose government was there in Manipur when everything used to happen according to the wishes of insurgent organisations? Whose government was there in Manipur when Mahatma Gandhi's picture was not allowed in government offices, whose government was there in Manipur when the decision to not allow the national anthem in schools was taken?... Their (opposition) pain is selective. They cannot think beyond politics..."
PM Narendra Modi says, "Whose government was there in Manipur when everything used to happen according to the wishes of insurgent organisations? Whose government was there in Manipur when Mahatma Gandhi's picture was not allowed in government offices, whose government was there in Manipur when the decision to not allow the national anthem in schools was taken?... Their (opposition) pain is selective. They cannot think beyond politics..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...In 2018, I gave them (Opposition) a work - bring No Confidence Motion in 2023 - and they followed my words. But I am sad. In 5 years, they should have done better. But there was no preparation, no innovation, no creativity...I will give you another opportunity for 2028. But I urge them that when they bring the No Confidence Motion in 2028, they come prepared..."
No Confidence Motion defeated in the Lok Sabha.