PM Modi slams Opposition for obstructing development works, says they keep political interests above country

New Delhi, Jul 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Rajya Sabha MP Harmohan Singh Yadav via video conferencing.

Addressing an event marking the 10th death anniversary of late Harmohan Singh Yadav, PM Modi accused the Opposition of obstructing development works, saying they keep their political interests above that of society and the country.

"Many times, the opposition parties put some obstacles in the government's work as they could not implement the decisions taken by them when they were in power," Modi said addressing virtually a programme on the 10th death anniversary of former Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha member Harmohan Singh Yadav.

"Now, if they (decisions) are implemented, they oppose it. People of the country don't like it," he added, stressing in recent times, a trend of keeping "ideology or political interests above the interests of society and the country" is being witnessed.

''When the country's democracy was crushed during the Emergency, all the major parties came together and fought to save the Constitution. Chaudhary Harmohan Singh Yadav Ji was also a fighting soldier of that struggle,'' he said.

Drawing attention to the swearing-in of Draupadi Murmu as the country's new President, Modi said, "For the first time after the Independence, a woman from tribal society is going to lead the country."

Prime Minister recalled the glorious heritage of great leaders from Uttar Pradesh, the Prime Minister said that "Harmohan Singh Yadav ji carried forward the ideas of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia ji in his long political career from the soil of Uttar Pradesh and Kanpur. The contribution he made in the politics of the state and the country, the work he did for the society, is still guiding the generations".

The Prime Minister mentioned his dedication to the society and community in his long and distinguished journey from 'Gram Sabha to Rajya Sabha'.

The Prime Minister stressed that for the service of society, it is also necessary that we accept the spirit of social justice, and adopt it. Today, when the country is celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav on 75 years of its independence, it is very important to understand this and move in this direction, he said.

The Prime Minister noted that social justice means that every section of society should get equal opportunities, and no one should be deprived of the basic necessities of life. Dalits, Backward, Adivasis, Women, Divyang, when they come forward, only then the country will go ahead.

Harmohan ji considered education most important for this change. His work in the education field is inspiring. Country is moving on this path through initiatives like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Eklavya Schools for tribal areas, promotion of education in mother tongue "The country is moving forward on the mantra of empowerment through education and education itself is empowerment", he added.

Harmohan Singh Yadav was a towering figure and leader of the Yadav community. The Prime Minister's participation in the programme is in recognition of the late leader's contribution to farmers, backward classes and other sections of the society.