Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, BAPS Mandir, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (February 14). He arrived in Abu Dhabi for his official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14.

PM Modi UAE Visit: PM Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple BAPS today

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, BAPS Mandir, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (February 14). He arrived in Abu Dhabi for his official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14. WION Siddhant Sibbal brings you more insights from the UAE.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of Madagascar H. E. Mr. Andry Rajoelina, today, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai. This was the first meeting between the two leaders.

PM Modi UAE visit: Indian Prime Minister meet Madagascar President in Dubai

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour in Dubai. While addressing the summit, he said that the world needs inclusive governments which take everyone along. He also added that over the last few years, people's trust has increased over the Indian government.

PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi attends World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour in Dubai

PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi addresses World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened his address at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE by expressing gratitude to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whom he affectionately referred to as 'his brother'&nbsp;for the warm reception extended to him.</p>

<p>Reflecting on their recent interactions, Modi commended bin Zayed's leadership qualities, describing him as not only a visionary but also a leader of unwavering determination and dedication.</p>

<p>In anticipation of his upcoming speech at the summit, Modi shared his sentiments, stating, "It is a privilege to address the World Government Summit today. I look forward to delving into various topics that will contribute to the discourse on advancing our planet." His statement was released through an official channel.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It is an honour to be speaking at the <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldGovSummit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WorldGovSummit</a> later today. I shall be elaborating on a wide range of subjects, which will strengthen the conversations around building a better planet. <a href="https://t.co/sfsd3bZbPa">https://t.co/sfsd3bZbPa</a></p>
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<p>Acknowledging Dubai's burgeoning role as a global hub for economy, commerce, and technology, Modi highlighted its significance on the world stage. He emphasised the importance of limited government intervention in people's lives, advocating for the principle of 'Minimum government, maximum governance', which fosters an environment conducive to citizen empowerment and entrepreneurial spirit.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">"Social and financial inclusion stands as a focal point for our government. As a result, over 50 crore individuals in India, who were previously without a bank account, are now connected to the banking system. This progress has propelled India forward in the realms of fintech and digital payments. Additionally, our commitment to fostering women-led development has been a significant aspect of our endeavours," remarked PM Modi at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">During his visit, Modi will inaugurate UAE's inaugural Hindu temple, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations. Prior to this, he engaged in discussions with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai, underscoring the depth of ties between the two nations.</p>

<p>Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina in Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened his address at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE by expressing gratitude to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whom he affectionately referred to as 'his brother' for the warm reception extended to him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened his address at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE by expressing gratitude to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whom he affectionately referred to as 'his brother' for the warm reception extended to him. Reflecting on their recent interactions, Modi commended bin Zayed's leadership qualities, describing him as not only a visionary but also a leader of unwavering determination and dedication. In anticipation of his upcoming speech at the summit, Modi shared his sentiments, stating, "It is a privilege to address the World Government Summit today. I look forward to delving into various topics that will contribute to the discourse on advancing our planet." His statement was released through an official channel. It is an honour to be speaking at the @WorldGovSummit later today. I shall be elaborating on a wide range of subjects, which will strengthen the conversations around building a better planet. https://t.co/sfsd3bZbPa — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2024 × Acknowledging Dubai's burgeoning role as a global hub for economy, commerce, and technology, Modi highlighted its significance on the world stage. He emphasised the importance of limited government intervention in people's lives, advocating for the principle of 'Minimum government, maximum governance', which fosters an environment conducive to citizen empowerment and entrepreneurial spirit. Also read: Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up with Indian flag colours amid PM Modi's visit "Social and financial inclusion stands as a focal point for our government. As a result, over 50 crore individuals in India, who were previously without a bank account, are now connected to the banking system. This progress has propelled India forward in the realms of fintech and digital payments. Additionally, our commitment to fostering women-led development has been a significant aspect of our endeavours," remarked PM Modi at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. During his visit, Modi will inaugurate UAE's inaugural Hindu temple, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations. Prior to this, he engaged in discussions with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai, underscoring the depth of ties between the two nations. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina in Abu Dhabi. (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, in Abu Dhabi. PM Modi is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi today (February 14).

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PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi today

India has saved its Navy veterans from death penalty in Qatar. Seven of the eight veterans have returned home to India, the eighth is expected to be back soon. This was made possible by the personal intervention of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gravitas: How India saved its veterans from death sentence in Qatar

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (February 13). During his two-day visit, PM Modi will attend World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour and will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi to inaugurate temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in UAE. This is the Indian prime minister's two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. The focus is on boosting cooperation in various sectors including energy, ports, fintech, digital infrastructure, Railways and investment flows.

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Indian PM Modi to attend World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour in UAE. PM Modi is also expected to meet UAE President later today. One of the key highlights of the Prime Minister's trip will be the inauguration of the first Hindu temple named 'baps' (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) in Abu Dhabi.

PM Modi to inaugurate Hindu temple in UAE | BAPS Hindu Mandir UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (February 13). During his two-day visit, PM Modi will attend World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour and will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14.

Indian PM Modi to attend World Government Summit and inaugurate first Hindu temple in UAE

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Qatar has released the eight former Indian Navy officers. According to reports, the men were charged with spying for Israel. Their death sentence was handed down in October but was later dropped in December. Watch this video for all details.

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PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in UAE

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Qatar following the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel who were detained in the Gulf country. PM Modi will land in Qatar on February 14 after concluding his visit to the UAE, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said in a special press conference on Monday (Feb 12).</p>

<p>"After completing his UAE visit on February 14, the PM will travel to Doha on February 14 afternoon. During the visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral with Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad, the Emir of Qatar, and high dignitaries in Qatar ... this will be the PM's second visit to Qatar... strong bilateral trade between India and Qatar, currently stands at $20 billion," the foreign secretary said.</p>

<p>Kwatra added that the two nations will further discuss the steps to deepen their partnership and increase bilateral trade.</p>

<p>The announcement of the visit comes after Qatar released eight former Indian Navy personnel detained in the country for their alleged involvement in espionage for Israel.</p>

<p>In October 2023, a Qatari court had given the eight men death sentence, which prompted New Delhi to appeal the decision. The court subsequently accepted India’s appeal.</p>

<p>In December last year, PM Modi met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai. It is believed that this interaction may have prompted a change of position by the Qatari authorities on the case and death sentence.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Qatar frees 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 return to India</strong></p>

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<p>On December 3, just two days after PM Modi’s meeting with the Qatari leader, the Indian ambassador to Qatar got the first consular access to&nbsp;the eight Indians in prison.</p>

<p>In the same month, the Qatari court commuted the death sentences of the eight men and gave them imprisonment terms.</p>

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<p>And now, the eight men have been freed, and seven of them have already landed in India.</p>

<p>According to a statement from India’s foreign ministry, the two countries are among each other’s top trading partners with a bilateral trade of about US$ 85 billion in 2022-23. UAE is also among the top 4 investors in India in terms of foreign direct investments in 2022-23.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Qatar following the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel who were detained in the Gulf country. PM Modi will land in Qatar on February 14 after concluding his visit to the UAE, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said in a special press conference on Monday (Feb 12).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Qatar following the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel who were detained in the Gulf country. PM Modi will land in Qatar on February 14 after concluding his visit to the UAE, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said in a special press conference on Monday (Feb 12). "After completing his UAE visit on February 14, the PM will travel to Doha on February 14 afternoon. During the visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral with Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad, the Emir of Qatar, and high dignitaries in Qatar ... this will be the PM's second visit to Qatar... strong bilateral trade between India and Qatar, currently stands at $20 billion," the foreign secretary said. Kwatra added that the two nations will further discuss the steps to deepen their partnership and increase bilateral trade. The announcement of the visit comes after Qatar released eight former Indian Navy personnel detained in the country for their alleged involvement in espionage for Israel. In October 2023, a Qatari court had given the eight men death sentence, which prompted New Delhi to appeal the decision. The court subsequently accepted India’s appeal. In December last year, PM Modi met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai. It is believed that this interaction may have prompted a change of position by the Qatari authorities on the case and death sentence. Watch: Qatar frees 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 return to India × On December 3, just two days after PM Modi’s meeting with the Qatari leader, the Indian ambassador to Qatar got the first consular access to the eight Indians in prison. In the same month, the Qatari court commuted the death sentences of the eight men and gave them imprisonment terms. Also read: `We waited 18 months`: Seven jailed ex-sailors freed by Qatar return to India, thank PM Modi And now, the eight men have been freed, and seven of them have already landed in India. According to a statement from India’s foreign ministry, the two countries are among each other’s top trading partners with a bilateral trade of about US$ 85 billion in 2022-23. UAE is also among the top 4 investors in India in terms of foreign direct investments in 2022-23. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi to visit Qatar following release of eight ex-navy personnel

Eight veterans of the Indian Navy who were sentenced to death in Qatar were released by Doha on Monday. The capital punishment was commuted to an extended prison term earlier following diplomatic intervention by New Delhi. Of the eight former Navy officers, seven have already returned to India.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded India's digital payment system, UPI, to Sri Lanka and and Mauritius today (February 12). The launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius took place during a virtual ceremony.

Indian PM Modi launches UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius

Addressing the 17 Lok Sabha on the last day of its last session, PM Modi also lauded the role of Speaker Om Birla in running the House, who succeeded Sumitra Mahajan in 2019 as the chairperson of the lower house of Indian parliament. Watch to know more!

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the country’s premium Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in neighbouring Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday (Feb 12). The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 1pm IST where the Indian leader will connect virtually with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth.</p>

<p>In a statement released on Sunday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Given India’s robust cultural and people-to-people linkages with Sri Lanka and Mauritius, the launch will benefit a wide cross-section of people through a faster and seamless digital transaction experience and enhance digital connectivity between the countries.”</p>

<h2><strong>Rupay card to be launched in Mauritius</strong></h2>

<p>The ceremony will also mark the launch of RuPay card services in Mauritius.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka on 12th February: Sri Lanka Foreign minister Sabry</strong></p>

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<p>“The extension of RuPay card services in Mauritius will enable Mauritian banks to issue cards based on RuPay mechanism in Mauritius and facilitate usage of RuPay Card for settlements both in India and Mauritius,” the MEA said.</p>

<h2><strong>Sri Lankan leaders talk to WION</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, top Sri Lankan ministers talked to WION&nbsp;and said the move was vital to revive Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. In an interview with WION’s principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said, “I think by next 12 the UPI payment gateway will be signed. And I think both our leaders will connect online. So hopefully with that UPI will be available in Colombo. So that will boost the tourism back in Sri Lanka again.”</p>

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<p>In a separate interview, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe also talked about the usage of Indian currency in bilateral trade. “We want to see the usage of Indian rupees in Sri Lanka. Have no issue at all,” he told WION.</p>

<p>When asked how Indian tourists helped the Sri Lankan economy, Wickremesinghe said, “Tourism helps our economy a lot and Indian tourists coming in have been good.” The president also confirmed that UPI will be “implemented” in Sri Lanka “soon.”</p>

<h2><strong>About UPI</strong></h2>

<p>Unified Payments Interface, commonly referred to as UPI, is an Indian instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. The interface facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. It is used on mobile devices to instantly transfer funds between two bank accounts.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the country’s premium Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in neighbouring Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday (Feb 12).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the country’s premium Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in neighbouring Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday (Feb 12). The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 1pm IST where the Indian leader will connect virtually with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth. In a statement released on Sunday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Given India’s robust cultural and people-to-people linkages with Sri Lanka and Mauritius, the launch will benefit a wide cross-section of people through a faster and seamless digital transaction experience and enhance digital connectivity between the countries.” Rupay card to be launched in Mauritius The ceremony will also mark the launch of RuPay card services in Mauritius. Watch: UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka on 12th February: Sri Lanka Foreign minister Sabry × “The extension of RuPay card services in Mauritius will enable Mauritian banks to issue cards based on RuPay mechanism in Mauritius and facilitate usage of RuPay Card for settlements both in India and Mauritius,” the MEA said. Sri Lankan leaders talk to WION Earlier, top Sri Lankan ministers talked to WION and said the move was vital to revive Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. In an interview with WION’s principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said, “I think by next 12 the UPI payment gateway will be signed. And I think both our leaders will connect online. So hopefully with that UPI will be available in Colombo. So that will boost the tourism back in Sri Lanka again.” Also read: India: RBI hiking UPI transaction limits gets an industry thumbs up In a separate interview, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe also talked about the usage of Indian currency in bilateral trade. “We want to see the usage of Indian rupees in Sri Lanka. Have no issue at all,” he told WION. When asked how Indian tourists helped the Sri Lankan economy, Wickremesinghe said, “Tourism helps our economy a lot and Indian tourists coming in have been good.” The president also confirmed that UPI will be “implemented” in Sri Lanka “soon.” About UPI Unified Payments Interface, commonly referred to as UPI, is an Indian instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. The interface facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. It is used on mobile devices to instantly transfer funds between two bank accounts. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Narendra Modi to launch UPI in Sri Lanka, Mauritius via virtual event

Indian PM Modi addresses Lower House on last day of Interim Budget session

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai as the "guest of honour" on February 14. This marks the second time PM Modi has been invited to speak at the prestigious summit, the first being in 2018.

Indian PM Modi to address World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the motion of thanks to the president's address in the upper house of the Indian Parliament today. Prime Minister made some sharp remarks against the opposition party Indian National Congress. Listen in.

PM Modi accuses Congress of 'trying to break the nation' in Rajya Sabha address

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 7) replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house,&nbsp;during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thank the President for her address (in the Parliament)," says Modi while replying to the Motion of Thanks.</p>

<p>The PM then went on to train his guns on Congress, India’s biggest opposition party. Taking a swipe at Congress Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge for his ‘400 paar’ speech and referring to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee's recent statement that the Congress may not cross 40 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said, “I pray that you keep 40 seats with you.”</p>

<p>Further attacking Congress, the Indian PM said the party's thoughts have become 'outdated'. He also accused the party of trying to create a “north-south divide” in the country.</p>

<p>Talking about past, PM Modi alleged how former Congress governments handed over large chunks of territories to enemies of the country. “Congress was aware of problems facing the country, it did nothing to resolve them,” Modi said&nbsp;in the Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>He also quipped at the ongoing trend in Congress party of its leaders switching sides in the political season.&nbsp;<br />
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“Congress does not have guarantee of its leaders and policies but is questioning Modi's guarantees,” Modi said.</p>

<p>The prime minister also attacked Congress'&nbsp;economic policies in his speech.&nbsp;"In the 10 years of Congress, the Indian economy was in fragile five. Congress government was known for policy paralysis. On the other hand, in our 10 years, India has become&nbsp;one of the top five economies. Our 10 years will be remembered for big and decisive decisions," the PM said.</p>

<p>He further added that Congress, in its greed of power, strangled the country's democracy.&nbsp; "...The Congress that, in its greed for power, openly strangled democracy, the Congress that dissolved democratically-elected governments overnight, the Congress that jailed the Constitutional decorum, the Congress that tried to lock up newspapers - that Congress has now acquired the habit to create narratives of breaking the country. This was not enough, now they are making statements about breaking the north and south. And this Congress is lecturing us on democracy and federalism," Modi said.</p>

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<p>PM Modi said it was during Congress&nbsp;rule that a narrative of an inferiority complex was peddled and 'made in foreign' was seen as a status symbol.<br />
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"Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values ​​started being viewed with an inferiority complex...the world knows very well where it narrative was coming...'Made in Foreign' was made a status symbol. These people can never talk about 'Vocal for Local' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'...In her address, the President addressed all of us in detail about the 4 largest castes. These 4 castes are –youth, women, poor and our food providers. We know that they have similar problems and dreams. The ways to solve the problems of these four categories are also similar..."</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 7) replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house, during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 7) replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house, during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. "I thank the President for her address (in the Parliament)," says Modi while replying to the Motion of Thanks. The PM then went on to train his guns on Congress, India’s biggest opposition party. Taking a swipe at Congress Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge for his ‘400 paar’ speech and referring to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee's recent statement that the Congress may not cross 40 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said, “I pray that you keep 40 seats with you.” Further attacking Congress, the Indian PM said the party's thoughts have become 'outdated'. He also accused the party of trying to create a “north-south divide” in the country. Talking about past, PM Modi alleged how former Congress governments handed over large chunks of territories to enemies of the country. “Congress was aware of problems facing the country, it did nothing to resolve them,” Modi said in the Rajya Sabha. He also quipped at the ongoing trend in Congress party of its leaders switching sides in the political season. “Congress does not have guarantee of its leaders and policies but is questioning Modi's guarantees,” Modi said. The prime minister also attacked Congress' economic policies in his speech. "In the 10 years of Congress, the Indian economy was in fragile five. Congress government was known for policy paralysis. On the other hand, in our 10 years, India has become one of the top five economies. Our 10 years will be remembered for big and decisive decisions," the PM said. He further added that Congress, in its greed of power, strangled the country's democracy. "...The Congress that, in its greed for power, openly strangled democracy, the Congress that dissolved democratically-elected governments overnight, the Congress that jailed the Constitutional decorum, the Congress that tried to lock up newspapers - that Congress has now acquired the habit to create narratives of breaking the country. This was not enough, now they are making statements about breaking the north and south. And this Congress is lecturing us on democracy and federalism," Modi said. #WATCH | In Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...The Congress that, in its greed for power, openly strangled democracy, the Congress that dissolved democratically-elected governments overnight, the Congress that jailed the Constitutional decorum, the Congress that… pic.twitter.com/D1csBcIPD0 — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2024 × PM Modi said it was during Congress rule that a narrative of an inferiority complex was peddled and 'made in foreign' was seen as a status symbol. "Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values started being viewed with an inferiority complex...the world knows very well where it narrative was coming...'Made in Foreign' was made a status symbol. These people can never talk about 'Vocal for Local' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'...In her address, the President addressed all of us in detail about the 4 largest castes. These 4 castes are –youth, women, poor and our food providers. We know that they have similar problems and dreams. The ways to solve the problems of these four categories are also similar..." #WATCH | In Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values started being viewed with an inferiority complex...the world knows very well where it narrative was coming...'Made… pic.twitter.com/SfkYwPhzzR — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2024 × #WATCH | In Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi says, "...I have always said that today the country needs competitive cooperative federalism. There should be healthy comeptition among our states so that they go ahead rapidly. We need to walk with a positive mindset..." pic.twitter.com/Lnc6Nc26bi — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2024 × #WATCH | In Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Congress and its allies have always had difficulty in giving greater participation to SC/ST and OBC. They left no stone unturned to destroy Baba Saheb's ideas. There was no preparation to give him Bharat Ratna, when the… pic.twitter.com/dmlrUJflER — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2024 ×

Cong orchestrating north-south divide, gave our land to enemy nations: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 7) launched a scathing attack on opposition using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the I.N.D.I.A bloc over seat-sharing.</p>

<p>While replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha, the upper house, during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. PM Modi said, "I thank the President for her address (in the Parliament).</p>

<p>Here are the key takeaways from the PM Modi's address:</p>

<p>1. The PM took a swipe at Congress Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge for his ‘400 paar’ speech and referring to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee's recent statement that the Congress may not cross 40 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said, “I pray that you keep 40 seats with you.”</p>

<p>2. The Indian PM further attacked congress and said the party's thoughts have become 'outdated'. He also accused the party of trying to create a “north-south divide” in the country.</p>

<p>3. PM Modi emphasizes on how former Congress governments handed over large chunks of territories to enemies of the country. “Congress was aware of problems facing the country, it did nothing to resolve them,” Modi said.</p>

<p>4. PM Modi further said, Congress does not have guarantee of its leaders and policies but is questioning Modi's guarantees.”</p>

<p>5. "In the 10 years of Congress, the Indian economy was in fragile five. Congress government was known for policy paralysis. On the other hand, in our 10 years, India has been one of the top five economies. Our 10 years will be remembered for big and decisive decisions," the PM said.</p>

<p>6. "Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values started being viewed with an inferiority complex...the world knows very well where it narrative was coming...'Made in Foreign' was made a status symbol. These people can never talk about 'Vocal for Local' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.<br />
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<p>(With inputs from agency)</p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 7) launched a scathing attack on opposition using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the I.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 7) launched a scathing attack on opposition using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the I.N.D.I.A bloc over seat-sharing. While replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha, the upper house, during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. PM Modi said, "I thank the President for her address (in the Parliament). Here are the key takeaways from the PM Modi's address: 1. The PM took a swipe at Congress Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge for his ‘400 paar’ speech and referring to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee's recent statement that the Congress may not cross 40 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said, “I pray that you keep 40 seats with you.” 2. The Indian PM further attacked congress and said the party's thoughts have become 'outdated'. He also accused the party of trying to create a “north-south divide” in the country. 3. PM Modi emphasizes on how former Congress governments handed over large chunks of territories to enemies of the country. “Congress was aware of problems facing the country, it did nothing to resolve them,” Modi said. 4. PM Modi further said, Congress does not have guarantee of its leaders and policies but is questioning Modi's guarantees.” 5. "In the 10 years of Congress, the Indian economy was in fragile five. Congress government was known for policy paralysis. On the other hand, in our 10 years, India has been one of the top five economies. Our 10 years will be remembered for big and decisive decisions," the PM said. 6. "Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values started being viewed with an inferiority complex...the world knows very well where it narrative was coming...'Made in Foreign' was made a status symbol. These people can never talk about 'Vocal for Local' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. (With inputs from agency)

I pray that you keep 40 seats with you: Indian PM Modi’s jibe at Congress

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