People do not want ‘mahamilavat’ govt. PM Modi

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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7, 2019, replied to the motion of thanks on the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha. He thanked the various Members of the House for adding vigour into the debate, and sharing insightful points. The opening remarks set the tone of his Government- “A government that works for the people of India, sensitive to people’s aspiration, honest, transparent, against corruption and for fast pace of development.”

The PM said that India has seen remarkable progress in the last four years. From foreign direct investment to steel sector, start-ups, milk and agriculture, aviation, India’s progress has been outstanding. “We have become the second largest steel producer, second largest mobile phone manufacturer, 4^th largest automobile manufacturer in the world. We are a nation with a bumper harvest production.” he added.

Stating the highlights of his Government, the PM said one can easily see what his Government has achieved over the past 55 months is way ahead of what has been achieved in the last 55 years. “Sanitation coverage has crossed 98% , over 10 crore toilets have been built for our people. In 55 years, 12 crore gas connection were given. In last 55 months, 13 crore gas connections were given. The speed of the work done and for whom the work was done, you decide for yourself,” he said.

About opposition, the PM said that people have seen the work a government with an absolute majority can do and they have seen the work of his Government. He added that they do not want a ‘Mahamilavat’ government and it won’t be successful. He asserted that one is free to criticise him but in doing so they should not criticise the nation,

Talking tough on corruption, the PM said his Government is working tirelessly to bring the corrupt people to book. On Benami Law, he said it was his government that implemented Benami Law and now people are getting caught for having the benami properties. Speaking on Rafale, PM Modi said Defence Minister had answered to all the allegations in detail and the controversy was being created by those who think no defence deal can be done without kickbacks.

About NPAs, the PM said previous Governments left behind a legacy and those who fled the country are today crying on Twitter. “They are saying that I had taken Rs 7,800 crore but the government has attached properties worth Rs 13,000 crore,”  he added. He said that about 20,000 NGOs have shut their operations after the government sought details of their funding and these numbers may increase in future.

Explaining how the NDA Government has been working hard to ensure ease of living for all, the PM said the price rise has been checked compared to the previous Governments. Expressing his commitment towards a healthy India, he said the prices of medicine and medical and surgical equipments have been brought down.

On the employment front, the PM said maximum job growth has been in the transport sector. In the past four years, more than 6 lakh new professionals have joined the workforce. He talked about how more than 1.80 crore people have been enrolled under Employees Provident Fund between September 2017 to November 2018 of which 64% are below 28 years. The PM also told the Lok Sabha that more than 1.20 crore people have been registered under National Pension System or NPS, according to a PIB release.

Lauding the role of generation next in charting the progress of India, he said, “Those born in the 21st century are now going to be voters and thus, they will play a role in shaping India’s progress.”