Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha by directly addressing the opposition’s longstanding criticism. He refuted their repeated slogan of “Modi Teri Kabra Khudegi” (dig a grave for Modi) by highlighting his resilience and major decisions, including the abrogation of Article 370 and strong actions against terrorism. Modi turned the opposition’s rhetoric against him back on them, emphasizing their failure to hinder his agenda.
PM Modi challenged the opposition’s understanding of his leadership and endurance in power, dismissing their claims of entitlement to the Prime Minister’s post as a family legacy. He criticized the opposition for insulting an Adivasi woman holding a high constitutional office. Additionally, Modi accused the Congress of disrespecting the Northeast and harboring animosity towards Sikhs, citing instances like the displeasure over the Bharat Ratna awarded to Bhupen Hazarika.
Highlighting a BJP MP’s sacrifice in the face of political violence, Modi drew parallels to his own resilience against opposition attacks. He underscored his government’s bold moves in resolving longstanding issues in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast, and internal security, which the opposition could neither replicate nor accept. The Prime Minister attributed the hostility towards him to the opposition’s inability to comprehend an outsider’s rise to power through public support.
PM Modi’s forceful opening remarks set the stage for a broader speech defending national security decisions, demographic advantages, and policy reforms while critiquing the Congress’s historical approach.
