PM Modi Slams Opposition Ahead Of Union Budget: 'Country Does Not Need Negativity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern today that many Members of Parliament have been unable to address their constituency's issues due to the "negative politics" of certain parties, which has led to a waste of Parliament's time.

He indicated that the opposition's protests following election results were an attempt to "unconstitutionally silence" a democratically elected government, stating, "There cannot be a place in democratic traditions for attempts to gag the Prime Minister, and there is no remorse."

Speaking to the media on the first day of the Budget session, Modi highlighted the importance of this session, expressing hope that it would be "constructive, creative and lay the foundation to fulfil their dreams."

He said, "This is an important milestone in the glorious journey of Indian democracy. We are proud that 60 years later, a government has returned to power for the third time and is going to present its first budget of its third term."

Regarding the upcoming Union Budget, Modi stated that the government is committed to fulfilling its promises, noting, "This budget is an important budget of Amrit Kaal. It will outline our plan for five years and also lay the foundation for our Viksit Bharat 2047 vision."

The Prime Minister also lauded India's economic growth, stating, "It is a matter of pride that India is the fastest growing among large economies. Over the past three years, the country has grown at a rate of 8 per cent. The country now has positive outlook, investment and performance. In a way, it is at the peak of opportunities and this is an important milestone in India's development journey."

Modi urged MPs from all parties to set aside their differences and ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament.

He appealed, "Starting from January, we fought with all our might. We told people what we had to say. Some tried to show the way, some tried to mislead. But that phase is over. The country has given its mandate. It is now the duty of all MPs that they stop fighting for their parties and fight for the country for the next five years."

The Prime Minister lamented that many MPs did not have the chance to voice their constituencies' concerns due to disruptive politics, stating, "I am saying this with a heavy heart. After 2014, some MPs came for five years, some for 10 years, but many of them did not get an opportunity to raise issues of their constituencies or enrich the Parliament with their opinions because negative politics by some parties wasted Parliament's time."

Modi concluded by highlighting the need for a positive and progressive approach, stating, "Difference in opinions is not a problem, negativity is. The country does not need negativity, it needs a progressive ideology. I hope we will use this temple for democracy in a constructive manner to fulfil the dreams of people."