Highlights of PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha: Congress has become leader of 'tukde, tukde gang'

PM Narendra Modi on Monday gave Reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha. Here are highlights of PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha:-

-Congress has lost the appetite for power but believes in the policy of sowing seeds that will strengthen separatist forces: PM Modi

-Divide and rule has been Cong's policy, that is why it has become the leader of 'tukde, tukde gang': PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-Congress was winning elections since 1971 on slogan 'eradicate poverty'; poverty didn't end but people ousted Congress: PM in Lok Sabha

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-Congress was winning elections since 1971 on slogan 'eradicate poverty'; poverty didn't end but people ousted Congress: PM in Lok Sabha

-Had Congress been in power today, it would have blamed Covid for rising inflation and moved ahead: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-Despite Covid, we ensured inflation did not go out of control; food inflation remained below 5 per cent: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-India had to face double-digit inflation during UPA years, govt had then admitted it can't rein in inflation: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-For India's progress, it's important to empower small farmers; they will strengthen country's progress, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-These people have been disconnected from grassroots, they're lost in files; we are working to change lives of 130 cr Indians: PM in LS

-Opposition can't live for a moment without uttering 'Modi'; opposition starts targeting Modi since morning: PM in Lok Sabha

-Dubbing industrialists as Covid variants will hurt interests of Congress, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-Congress has become a subject of ridicule as they tried to mock our efforts to promote Make in India: PM in Lok Sabha

-Despite Covid, we ensured inflation did not go out of control; food inflation remained below 5 per cent: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-India had to face double-digit inflation during UPA years, govt had then admitted it can't rein in inflation: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-Don't agree with approach of scaring youth, wealth creators. Give suggestions on 'Make in India', but which mindset can say it'll fail: PM

-For India's progress, it's important to empower small farmers; they will strengthen country's progress, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-Those who ruled nation for so many years and used to living in palatial houses have forgotten to speak for the small farmer, says PM in LS

-Targeting Congress, PM Modi says in Lok Sabha that people in several states have rejected the party for decades

-Post Covid pandemic, world moving fast towards a new world order; India should not miss this opportunity, PM tells Lok Sabha

-'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' perfect time to think about how India can play global leadership role in coming years: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-PM pays tributes to singing legend Lata Mangeshkar, says she captivated entire country with her melodious voice

-President had spoken about self-reliant and aspirational India in his address to Parliament: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-It is true that India has made several developmental strides in the last few years, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-We talked about Yoga and Fit India but those were mocked by the Opposition too: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-If we talk about 'vocal for local', are we not fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi's dreams? Why was it mocked by Opposition: PM Modi in LS

-During Covid period India's economy was the fastest growing in the world, farmers produced record quantity foodgrains: PM to Lok Sabha

-The way India handled pandemic is an example for the world, says PM Modi

-The way you raise issues, you appear to have resolved not to come to power for 100 years, says PM Modi in LS referring to Congress

-Delhi govt used microphones, went to residential areas telling people to leave; till when will such politics continue: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-In Delhi, the NCT government encouraged migrants to flee the capital, provided buses that left them in lurch: PM in Lok Sabha

-When health experts were advising people to stay wherever they are, Congress gave free tickets in Mumbai helping spread of Covid: PM Modi

-Covid was a global pandemic but it was used for partisan politics, Cong crossed all limits during first wave, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-People of India committed to democracy for centuries, blind opposition insult to democracy, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

-Despite facing so many electoral losses, you have not lost your arrogance: PM Modi targets Congress in Lok Sabha

-The Congress Party has crossed all limits in this time of COVID-19. 

-During the first wave, when people were following lockdowns, guidelines were suggesting that people stay where they are, the Congress was standing at Mumbai Station and scaring innocent people: PM Modi

-Being self-reliant in the defence sector is among the biggest national service: PM We do not agree with the approach of scaring our youth, wealth creators and entrepreneurs.

-One can have suggestions on 'Make in India' but which mindset can say it will fail? Those making fun of 'Make in India' have become a joke themselves: PM

-We do not believe only Governments can solve all problems. 

-We believe in the people of the nation, the youth of the nation. Take the start-up sector for example. The number of start-ups have risen and this shows the strength of our people: PM 

-PM Gati Shakti presents a holistic approach to solve our infrastructure challenges. Our emphasis is on proper connectivity: PM 

-PM Gati Shakti will reduce logistics costs and this will benefit local industries: PM 

- Our Government changed the definition of MSMEs and this helped the sector: PM 

- Those who have ruled the nation for so many years and are used to living in palatial houses have forgotten to speak about the welfare of the small farmer.

-For India's progress, it is important to empower the small farmer. The small farmer will strengthen India's progress: PM

-The Government of India ensured that over 80 crore fellow Indians get access to free ration in the midst of the pandemic.

-It is our commitment that no Indian has to remain hungry: PM 

-The world has taken note of India's economic strides and that too in the middle of a once in a lifetime global pandemic: PM

-If we are talking about being vocal for local, are we not fulfilling the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi? Then, why was it being mocked by the Opposition?

-We talked about Yoga and Fit India but that was mocked by the Opposition too: PM -

-Those who are still in the Delhi Government used microphones, went to residential areas and told people to leave.

-Till when will such politics continue: PM 

-We are firm believers in democracy.

-And, we also believe that criticism is an essential part of democracy. 

-But, blind opposition to everything is never the way ahead: PM -

-Earlier, gas connection was a status symbol. Now, the poorest of the poor have access to it and that is why it is very gladdening.

-The poor have access to bank accounts, DBT is helping in service delivery...these are major changes: PM -

-'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is the perfect time to think about how India can play a global leadership role in the coming years. It is equally true that India has made several developmental strides in the last few years: PM 

-Before making my speech, I would like to pay tributes to Lata Didi. Through her music she unified our nation: PM