Delhi: On PM Modi’s reply to Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said, “According to the World Bank, India became the third largest economy in 2011.
But PM Modi is not ready to accept this. We took 14 crore people out of poverty in 10 years. They (BJP) are spreading lies by circulating edited speeches. No matter how many lies are told, the data is always available…”
During PM’s reply to motion of thanks on Presidents address in Rajya Sabha PM Modi told yesterday that India is now among the top 5 economies of the world. He also mentioned past inferiority complex about indigenous products, traditions and local values. He talked about the steps taken by the govt in the last 10 years for the welfare of sc and st.
Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress alleging that the opposition party has become outdated and has always been against any kind of reservation.
Modi said the Congress party has “outsourced” its work and expressed his sympathies over its downfall.
“The Congress’ thought has become outdated and it has outsourced its work. We are not happy at such a downfall of the party and we express our sympathies,” he said.
Citing a letter written by Jawaharlal Nehru to chief ministers, Modi said it clearly states that the first prime minister was against reservation of any kind, especially in jobs, as it adversely affected the functioning of the government.