‘Naraz Fufa opposes everything’ to ‘echo of lies’: PM Modi’s top quotes from SRCC address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a centenary address at Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce to deliver a series of pointed attacks on his opponents, including a reference to an “upset uncle” who opposes everything. Modi arrived at the college for its centenary celebrations. He had last visited SRCC in 2013, when he was chief minister of Gujarat.

“The 7.8 per cent quarterly growth has boosted the country's confidence,” Modi said. He added that those who had become infamous for pushing India into the “Fragile Five” were finding the figures difficult to digest.

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The 7.8 per cent quarterly growth has boosted the country's confidence. Those who became infamous for pushing India into the 'Fragile Five' are finding these figures difficult to digest.

Modi contrasted his government’s approach with that of administrations that, he said, acted only after a crisis. “Those who governed the country for a long time had a particular style: wake up only when there is a fire, and dig a well only when there is a drought,” he said. He said his government had demonstrated a change in practice after taking office in 2014.

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Their favourite thing is to oppose everything. They have only one dialogue: What is the need for this?

He described two types of people: those who turn society’s strength into national strength and those who become “Naraz Fufa” whenever work begins. “Their favourite thing is to oppose everything. They have only one dialogue: What is the need for this?” Modi said, citing criticism of the world’s tallest statue and the high-speed train project.

Modi also appeared to target Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with the line, “I know that the echo of lies cannot stand before the roar of truth.” The article linked the remark to Gandhi’s efforts to reach students through his “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign.

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I know that the echo of lies cannot stand before the roar of truth.

Referring to an Independence Day speech, Modi said he had administered a homeopathic pill called “Dimagi Naxal.” He said the condition initially worsened, as in homeopathic treatment, and that people could now see the true colours of those promoting the illness. He ended by saying terrorism was on the back foot and warning that if Pakistan carried out a misadventure, India’s armed forces would enter its territory and strike.

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Today, those spreading terrorism are on the back foot. If Pakistan indulges in any misadventure, India's armed forces enter their territory and strike.