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PM Modi on Rahul Gandhi: Congress made startup for their 'Yuvraj' but he is a non-starter | Highlights

Parliament Budget Session: The ongoing Parliament session was extended by one working day, which means Saturday (February 10) will be the last working day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Image Source : XPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Parliament Budget Session: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Rs 47.66-lakh-crore interim Budget 2024-25 of the Union Government with a voice vote. The lower house also approved the Rs 1.8 lakh crore budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a voice vote. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped up his attack on the Congress, calling it "outdated" and accusing it of creating new narratives to divide the country, even as he asserted that the "Modi 3.0" government will put all its might to make India a developed nation. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in Rajya Sabha, the prime minister said the country has no appetite left for those whose warranty has expired and will move forward while trusting Modi's guarantee. In his 90-minute speech, considered his last in Parliament before the general elections, Modi targeted the Congress saying there is public anger against the party because of its deeds and pointed to its dwindled strength in Lok Sabha. He also took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, who is currently undertaking east-to-west 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', saying the Congress has made numerous efforts to launch the "Yuvraj" and make him a "Start-Up" but he is a "non-starter".

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  • 10:14 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

    Both Houses adjourned till Thursday

    The proceedings of both Houses were adjourned till 11 am on Thursday. 

  • 3:43 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

    PM Modi reiterates competitive cooperative federalism for country

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the necessity for fostering competitive cooperative federalism within the nation. He stressed the importance of healthy competition among states to propel rapid progress. He also underscored the significance of maintaining a positive mindset while advancing forward. His remarks underscore the imperative of collaborative efforts among states to achieve holistic development and growth.

     

  • 3:39 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

    Nation can only develop through developments of states: PM

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha, said the nation can only develop through the developments of the states.  "My mantra was the same at that time (as the then Gujarat CM) and even today - Desh ke vikas ke liye rajya ka vikas...We should all follow that path...," he added. 

  • 3:29 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

    Congress made start-up for their 'Yuvraj', but he is non-starter: PM Modi's attack on Rahul Gandhi

    Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Congress has made a start-up for their 'Yuvraj', but he is a non-starter. "He neither lifts nor launches...," the PM added. 

  • 3:24 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

    PM Modi cites Nehru's letters to CMs, says first PM was against reservation of any kind

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi read out a letter by the then PM late Jawaharlal Nehru to the then Chief Ministers. "...I am reading out its translation - "I dislike any kind of reservation, more particularly in services. I am strongly against anything which leads to inefficiency and second-rate standards..," That is why I say that they are against it (reservation) by birth...Had the government recruited at that time and promoted them from time to time, they would have been here today."

  • 3:22 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

    Congress has been biggest opponent of Dalits, backward and tribal people: PM

    Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Congress party has historically posed opposition to the rights and welfare of Dalits, backward classes, and tribal communities from birth. He pondered whether, without the pivotal contribution of Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) would have been deprived of reservation benefits. 

     

  • 3:04 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM Modi slams Congress over national security

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha, slammed Congress over its remarks on national security.

    "The Congress that handed over a large part of our land to our enemies, the Congress which stopped the modernisation of the country's armies, is today giving us speeches on national security and internal security, the Congress which, after independence, They remained confused, whether industries are necessary or farming. The Congress could not decide whether nationalisation is important or privatisation...The Congress that brought India's economy from number 12 to number 11 in 10 years...we brought India's economy to number 5 in just 10 years and this Congress is here to give us long speeches on economic policies," said PM Modi.

  • 2:57 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress has become outdated: PM

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha, said his belief was further strengthened that the party (Congress) had become outdated.

    "When I hear them, both there and here (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), my belief is further strengthened that the party (Congress) has become outdated even with their thinking. When their thinking has become outdated, they have outsourced their work...Such a huge party, which ruled the country for decades has seen such a downfall. We are not delighted, our sympathies with you. But what can the doctor do if the patient himself...what do I add?" said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:55 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress did nothing to resolve country's problems: PM

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha, said the Congress was aware of the problems facing by the country, but it did nothing to resolve them.

  • 2:51 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM Modi takes a jibe at Kharge

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha, took a jibe at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, saying his blessing for him is accepted.

    "Ek baat khushi ki rahi, unhone (Mallikarjun Kharge) jo 400 seat NDA ke liye aashirwad diya hai...aapke aashirwad mere sar aankhon par," said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:49 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress is always against quota for SCs and OBCs: PM

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha, quoted Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the reservation, saying Congress is always against quota for SCs and OBCs.

  • 2:45 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We have come out from a difficult time, brought country out of its problems: PM

    "We have come out from a difficult time, brought the country out of its problems," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:43 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress remained inspired by the British: PM

    Congress remained inspired by the British and continued symbols of slavery for decades, said PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:38 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    'Aisa mauka phir kaha milega': PM Modi's dig at Kharge

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's address' in Rajya Sabha, took a swipe at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge saying he spoke freely in the Parliament as his two special commanders were not present in the House.

    "Mallikarjun Kharge ji spoke in Rajya Sabha for a long time and I was thinking about how he got the chance to speak for a long time and then I realised that two special commanders were not there so he took advantage of it and I think that Kharge ji must have heard that song 'Aisa mauka phir kaha milega'," said PM Modi.

  • 2:34 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Congress can not suppress the voice of PM of India: PM Modi

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Rajya Sabha, said Congress could not suppress the voice of the PM of India.

    "I remember the incident from last years. We used to sit in that building and attempts were made to stifle the voices of the PM of the country...Today too, you have come prepared to not listen.  But you can't suppress my voice. People of the country have strengthened this voice...I too have come prepared this time," PM Modi.

  • 2:31 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM Modi targets Congress

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's address', targeted Congress, reminding it of a challenge posed by a party from West Bengal to cross 40-number in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

    "A challenge has been posed before you from West Bengal that Congress will not be able to cross 40 (in Lok Sabha elections 2024). I pray that you are able to secure 40," said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:26 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM Modi takes a dig at Kharge

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to 'Motion of Thanks to the President's address', took a dig at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

     "I could not say it that day but I express my special gratitude to Kharge ji. I was listening to him with great attention and enjoyment that day. The lack of entertainment that we were missing in the Lok Sabha was fulfilled by him," said PM Modi.

  • 2:23 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies to the Motion of Thanks

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his reply to the 'Motion of Thanks' to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha, saying the President in her address highlighted the bright future of India.

    "President Droupadi Murmu in her address spoke about India's potential, strength, and bright future. I thank President Droupadi Murmu," said PM Modi.

  • 2:13 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM replies to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha.

  • 2:02 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM Modi reaches Rajya Sabha to reply on 'Motion of Thanks'

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Rajya Sabha to reply on 'Motion of Thanks' in the Upper House.

  • 1:48 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's replay on encouragement of New Education Policy

    Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan replied to the questions asked by Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan during Question Hour regarding the encouragement of the New Education Policy.

  • 12:47 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan's reply on Skill specific reorientation of vocational courses

    Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan replied to the questions asked by Rajya Sabha member during Question Hour regarding Skill specific reorientation of vocational courses.

     

  • 12:23 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Session of Lok Sabha will be extended till Saturday: Om Birla

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said the 15th session of the 17th Lok Sabha will be extended till Saturday, 10 February 2024.

    "Honorable Members, the Honorable Minister of Parliamentary Affairs has proposed that the 15th session of the 17th Lok Sabha be extended till Saturday, 10 February 2024 to dispose of the necessary government business," said Birla.

  • 11:50 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh's reply on Wise- Kiran Scheme

    Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh replied to the questions asked by member Shashi Tharoor during Question Hour in Lok Sabha regarding Wise- Kiran Scheme.

  • 11:35 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Panel of Vice Chairpersons reconstituted

    A panel of Vice Chairpersons has been reconstituted with the following members - Sulata Deo, Mamata Mohanta, Saroj Pandey, Vandana Chavan, Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Rakesh Sinha, GVL Narasimha Rao, Dr Amar Patnaik.

  • 11:34 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Anupriya S Patel's on Trade with Pakistan

    MoS Anupriya S Patel replied to the questions asked by member during Question Hour in Lok Sabha regarding Trade with Pakistan.

  • 11:30 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Bills in Lok Sabha today

    The Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2024, the Appropriation Bill, 2024 and the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No. 2) Bill 2024, will be taken up in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

  • 9:38 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Sitharaman proposes Rs 1.18 lakh cr interim Budget for J&K for 2024-25

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an interim Budget of Rs 1. 18 lakh crore for fiscal 2024-25 for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

  • 8:46 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Manish Tewari's adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha

    Congress MP Manish Tewari gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss India-China border situation.

  • 8:45 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    General discussion on interim budget 2024-25 in Rajya Sabha after PM's address

    General discussion on the interim budget 2024-25, and the interim budget on Jammu and Kashmir 2024-25 is to be started in the Rajya Sabha after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address.

  • 8:39 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    PM Modi to reply on 'Motion of Thanks' in Rajya Sabha

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply on 'Motion of Thanks' in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Earlier in his reply to the ‘Motion of Thanks’ in the Lok Sabha on Monday, PM Modi unleashed severe attacks on Congress over several issues.