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Parliament Highlights| People who looted this country will have to be scared: PM Modi

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
Feb 07, 2019 08:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the Parliament today even as the Opposition wants a debate over various issues, including the farm crisis, unemployment and alleged misuse of constitutional bodies.With the Opposition creating an uproar in Parliament repeatedly, chances of passage of key bills in the remaining period of the ongoing budget session, the last before the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, look slim.Follow highlights here:

7:50 pm IST

If you (Kharge) had read poet Basavanna, you wouldn’t have taken wrong path: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Budget Session in Lok Sabha on Thursday. (ANI Photo)(ANI)
New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Budget Session in Lok Sabha on Thursday. (ANI Photo)(ANI)

Today Kharge sahab was reading some saying of (poet)Basavanna .I want to ask you that you are from Karnataka, why are you remembering him now after so many years? If you had read him 25-30 years back then you would have not taken the wrong path and policies, says PM Narendra Modi.

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7:43 pm IST

Those who have looted the nation will continue to be scared of Narendra Modi: PM Modi

I assure you, those who have looted the nation will continue to be scared of Narendra Modi, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

7:42 pm IST

Arrogance got Congress down to 44 from 400: PM Modi

Arrogance got Congress down to 44 from 400. Commitment to the nation and our hard work got us from 2 to 282, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:39 pm IST

India will be friends with both Israel and Palestine: PM Modi

India will be friends with both Israel and Palestine. India will be friends with both Saudi Arabia and Iran. Our foreign policy has led to India’s voice becoming stronger at the world stage, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:37 pm IST

Maximum job growth has been in the transport sector: PM Modi

Maximum job growth has been in the transport sector, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:33 pm IST

Nearly 65 lakh people were registered in National Pension system: PM Modi

Since September 2017 to November 2018, about 1 crore 80 lakh people have started katana money for the first time Provident funds in around 15 months. Of these, also 64% are under 28 years old. In March 2014, in our country, nearly 65 lakh people were registered in the National Pension system (NPS).

In October last year, the number has increased to about 1 crore to 20 lakh. Did these even become the same without the new job? asks PM Narendra Modi.

7:30 pm IST

99 agricultural schemes which were stuck, are being completed by us now: PM Modi

99 agricultural schemes which were stuck, are being completed by us now, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:27 pm IST

After demonetisation, 3 lakh fraud companies have shut down: PM Modi

After demonetisation, 3 lakh fraud companies have shut down, says PM Modi, in response to criticism to demonetisation.

7:24 pm IST

In past 4 years, there are more than 6 lakh new professionals in the country: PM Modi

In the past four years, there are more than 6 lakh new professionals in the country. Do you think a doctor has opened his clinic or nursing home, he will only be giving a job to one person? Or a chartered accountant will only run his office by placing one person on the job? No, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:22 pm IST

No logic to Congress’ joblessness claims: PM Modi

There is no logic to Congress’ joblessness claims. There are more jobs in the unorganised sector, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:12 pm IST

Our govt has worked towards good health of the people of India: PM Modi

Our government has worked towards the good health and well-being of the people of India. Prices of stents, knee surgeries and medicines are coming down. This is helping the poorest of the poor, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:10 pm IST

Inflation and Congress have a strong bond: PM Modi

Two songs became very popular, ‘Baaki kuch bacha to mehengayi maar gayi’ and ‘mehengai dayen khaaye jaat hai’ both these songs were in who’s tenure? First during Indira ji, and second during remote control government. Inflation and Congress have a strong bond, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:08 pm IST

Price rise and Congress are a team: PM Modi

Price rise and Congress are a team. When Congress comes, so does rising prices. What was the reason LED bulbs were so costly during the UPA era. The NDA Government has worked to keep prices under check, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:07 pm IST

Mahatma Gandhi had recommended dissolution of Congress: PM Modi

Mahatma Gandhi had back then recommended the dissolution of Congress party. So ‘Congress mukt Bharat’ is not my slogan but I am just fulfilling the wish of Gandhi ji, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:06 pm IST

Thousands of organisations were getting funds from overseas. We sought transparency: PM Modi

Thousands of organisations were getting funds from overseas. We sought transparency in the process but these organisations shut down. Why was such money allowed to come in without accountability, says PM Narendra Modi.

7:04 pm IST

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had said joining Congress is like committing suicide: PM Modi

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was always ahead of his time. He had said that joining Congress is like committing suicide, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:58 pm IST

Not building war capabilities is criminal negligence: PM Modi

In our neighbourhood, everyone is building war capabilities, why didn’t we do it in all these years? This is criminal negligence, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:56 pm IST

Congress had left Army handicapped: PM Modi

You had left Army handicapped; it was not in a position to carry out surgical strikes, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:52 pm IST

Congress doesn’t want armed forces to be strong: PM Modi

I want to say it on the floor of the Parliament that the Indian National Congress does not want our armed forces to be strong. They do not want our security apparatus to be strong. Which companies are they bidding for that they are acting so shamefully, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:51 pm IST

Every deal has a middleman under Congress: PM Modi

Every deal has a middleman under Congress, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:48 pm IST

Due to phone banking of UPA, banking system witnessed problems: PM Modi

The phone banking of the UPA did wonders for the friends of their leaders. Due to such favouritism, our banking system witnessed many problems, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:45 pm IST

Congress was accumulating wealth for themselves during CWG: PM Modi

In 2010 Commonwealth games, on one hand, our athletes were working hard to win medals for the country, while these people(Congress) were accumulating wealth for themselves, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:40 pm IST

Congress calls Army Chief a ‘Gunda’ but it is Modi who is destroying institutions?: PM Modi

Congress insults Army, calls the Army Chief a ‘Gunda’ but it is Modi who is destroying institutions? Congress leaders create stories that Indian Army is planning a coup but it is Modi who is destroying institutions?, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:39 pm IST

People don’t want a ‘Mahamilavat’ government of those who recently gathered in Kolkata: PM Modi

People have seen the work a Government with an absolute majority can do. They have seen our work. They do not want a ‘Mahamilavat’ government of those who recently gathered in Kolkata, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:35 pm IST

You tried to scare judiciary in the name of impeachment: PM Modi

We speak truth, be it in country or outside, in Parliament or outside but your ablity to listen to truth has diminished. You tried to scare judiciary in the name of impeachment, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:34 pm IST

‘Mahagathbandhan is mahamilawat’: PM Modi targets opposition

‘Mahagathbandhan is mahamilawat’: PM Narendra Modi targets opposition.

6:31 pm IST

We have worked at greater speed in our five years: PM Modi

In their 55 years, sanitation coverage was around 38% and in our 55 months it is nearly 98%. Gas connections in their 55 years was 12 crore, it is 13 crore in 55 months. We have worked at greater speed in our five years, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:30 pm IST

My crime is a person born to a poor family is challenging their Sultunate: PM Modi

You know what is my crime for them? That a person born to a poor family is challenging their Sultunate, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:29 pm IST

In last 4 and a half years India became 6th largest economy: PM Modi

In last 4 and a half years India became 6th largest economy from the 10-11th largest.When we reached 11th position then people, who cannot even be seen in opposition now, praised themselves.They felt proud on reaching 11th, why are they saddened when we have reached 6th, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:28 pm IST

What sanctity? What respect of institutions?: PM Modi

In 1959, Congress Central Government dismissed the Communist Government in Kerala. 60 years now, hope my friends from Kerala remember. So, what sanctity? What respect of institutions?, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:27 pm IST

Congress unable to digest that a common man like Modi is challenging a dynasty: PM Modi

The Congress is unable to digest that a common man like Modi is challenging a dynasty , says PM Narendra Modi.

6:26 pm IST

Kharge a decent person, but has started dissenting: PM Modi

Mallikarjun Kharge is a decent person but I don’t know what compulsion, this decent person always dissents: PM Modi on Congress leader’s dissent notes on selection of CBI director, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:23 pm IST

When they criticise me, they remind me of a saying “ulta chor chowkidar ko daate”: PM Modi

When they are criticising Modiji, they remind me of a saying “ulta chor chowkidar ko daate”, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

6:22 pm IST

Congress blamed their loss on EVMs: PM Modi

The Congress blamed their loss on EVMs. They questioned the sanctity of the Election Commission. You talk about institutions, what did Congress do to NTR (NT Rama Rao and MGR (MG Ramachandran), says PM Narendra Modi.

6:19 pm IST

In hating Modi, the Opposition has begun to hate the nation: PM Modi

In hating Modi, the Opposition has begun to hate the nation. That is why their leaders go to London and do press conferences to show India in bad light, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:17 pm IST

In poll year, leaders have compulsion to make charges: PM Modi

In poll year, leaders have compulsion to make charges, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:16 pm IST

India is seeing remarkable progress in the last four years: PM Modi

India is seeing remarkable progress in the last four years.In all spheres, investment, steel sector, start ups, milk and agriculture, aviation, India’s progress is outstanding, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:15 pm IST

Our friends in the Congress see things in two time periods: PM Modi

Our friends in the Congress see things in two time periods.

BC- Before Congress, when nothing happened.

AD- After dynasty- where everything happened, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:14 pm IST

We are accountable to the people of India: PM Modi

The government has acted against corruption. We are accountable to the people of India, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:12 pm IST

We are not those who run away from challenges: PM Modi

It is trust and optimism that will take our nation forward. We are not those who run away from challenges. We face the challenges and work to fulfil people’s aspirations, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:10 pm IST

Those born in the 21st century will play a role in shaping India’s progress: PM Modi

Those born in the 21st century are now going to be voters and thus, they will play a role in shaping India’s progress. I congratulate all those who will be voting for the first time in the 2019 Parliamentary polls, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:09 pm IST

Ready for healthy competition in 2019 polls: PM Modi

Ready for healthy competition in 2019 polls, says PM Narendra Modi.

6:08 pm IST

Our government is for the poor: PM Modi

Our government is for the poor, against corruption and for development, says PM Modi.

6:07 pm IST

The NDA is known for its achievements: PM Modi

The NDA is known for its achievements, says PM Modi.

6:04 pm IST

PM Narendra Modi addresses Lok Sabha

PM Narendra Modi addresses the Lok Sabha.

5:53 pm IST

Mamata is today’s Rani Jhansi, won’t kowtow to Centre: TMC

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday called its leader Mamata Banerjee as “today’s Jhansi ki Rani” and warned the BJP government that like the brave queen, the TMC chief will not be cowed down by “attacks” as the people were with her party.

Participating in the debate on the motion of thanks to the President’s address in Lok Sabha, TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi drew a parallel between the central government and the pre-independence British regime, alleging that both have used threats and intimidation to quell opposition.

5:31 pm IST

In Parliament, Sonia Gandhi thumps desk to appreciate Nitin Gadkari’s ‘wonderful’ work

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday led the Congress in Lok Sabha in appreciating Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari for the “wonderful” work he has been doing in improving the country’s infrastructure.

“I must say here that all MPs, cutting across political affiliations, have been appreciating me for the work being done by my ministry in their respective constituencies,” he said.

At this, Sonia Gandhi, who all through was patiently listening to Gadkari and often seen nodding in response to his replies, smiled and started thumping the desk as a sign of appreciation.

5:16 pm IST

BJP member demands CBI inquiry into chit fund companies

BJP member Nishikant Dubey in Lok Sabha Thursday demanded a CBI inquiry into the functioning of chit fund companies and jail for people involved in ponzi schemes.

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, he said people in states like West Bengal have been hit by chit fund companies as they take deposits illegally.

“All chit fund companies should be closed and CBI should do an inquiry. Jail people who are behind these,” Dubey said.

5:10 pm IST

Congress slams Modi govt in Lok Sabha, accuse it of weakening constitutional bodies

The Congress Thursday accused the Modi government of weakening constitutional bodies, using probe agencies against rivals and inflating figures to mislead people about its work and claimed it used the President’s address to Parliament for political goals.

Participating in the debate in Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being arrogant, not consulting Cabinet colleagues on key decisions and alleging he cannot see the good works of past Congress governments because of “hatred”.

4:53 pm IST

During Lok Sabha debate, Sena laments ‘step-motherly’ treatment by BJP

NDA ally Shiv Sena on Thursday lamented it is being given “step-motherly” treatment by senior partner BJP which has led to questions about its continuance in the alliance.

Participating in the debate on the motion of thanks to the President’s address in Lok Sabha, Sena leader Anandrao Adsul chose to vent out his party’s grievances against the BJP and said that while the NDA government at the Centre has done several commendable works, some mistakes have also been committed.

4:48 pm IST

Congress will scrap triple talaq law when it comes to power: Women’s wing chief

The Congress will scrap the triple talaq law if it forms the government in 2019, the party’s women’s wing chief Sushmita Dev said on Thursday.

4:41 pm IST

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day amid sloganeering by the opposition soon after it met at 2 pm after an earlier adjournment.

4:38 pm IST

Punjab Congress MPs demand funds for Guru Nanak birth anniversary celebrations

Punjab Congress MPs protest in Parliament premises demanding allocation of funds for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev.

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