PM Modi calls for 'productive' Parliament, takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the monsoon session of Parliament by emphasizing India's national pride and rapid growth, despite global challenges. He pointed to the nation's milestones in space exploration and its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy, achieving 7.7% growth even amidst crises in West Asia affecting fuel and fertilizer prices.

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I am not speaking of a '56-year-old youth' here.

Modi made a pointed reference to the "56-year-old youth," an oblique jab at Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi, who has been critical of the government over examination irregularities and paper leaks. The Prime Minister contrasted this with the achievements of young Indians, such as Skyroot Aerospace's successful launch of India's first privately developed launch vehicle, Vikram-1. "Young people aged 28 have planted the nation's flag in space," Modi stated, highlighting the potential and aspirations of the country's youth.

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Young people aged 28 have planted the nation's flag in space. This sends a powerful message regarding the potential and aspirations of our country's youth.

He expressed hope for a "productive" monsoon session where all viewpoints are respected, stating that a proactive Parliament, like a proactive monsoon, leads to national prosperity. Modi described India's journey as being aboard the "Reform Express," attributing recent successes in areas like semiconductors and green hydrogen to the nation's innovators and entrepreneurs.

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The country has embarked on a journey aboard the 'Reform Express.' It is a result of this that India's youth are able to undertake such daring feats.

"The country has embarked on a journey aboard the 'Reform Express.' It is a result of this that India's youth are able to undertake such daring feats," he said, referencing the dedication of a third semiconductor plant and the launch of the longest hydrogen train. Modi reiterated that India is advancing with a 7.7 percent growth rate and stressed the need for collective effort to move the country forward, hoping for proceedings based on logic and truth.

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I hope the House proceedings are conducted based on logic and truth.