PM Modi Says Third-Term Budget Crucial for 'Viksit Bharat' Asks Oppn To ‘Collaborate'

Urging the political parties to rise above political lines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked parties to use this dignified platform of Parliament for the next 4.5 years. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday trained guns on the Opposition ahead of the Monsoon session. Addressing the media outside the Parliament, Modi urged all the political parties to rise above party lines and dedicate themselves to the country. He also said that an attempt was made to stifle the voice of the newly elected government. 

"Today is the first Monday of Sawan. An important session is starting on this auspicious day. I extend my greetings to the countrymen on the first Monday of Sawan. The monsoon session of Parliament is starting today. Today the whole country is looking at it. This should be a positive session...," said Modi in his address. 

The Prime Minister boasted Bharatiya Janata Party's win in the Lok Sabha elections, saying, "It is a matter of pride that after 60 years, a government has come to power for the third time and will present the first Budget for the third time." 

"I have been giving guarantees to the people of the country and our mission is to bring this to the ground. This Budget is important budget for Amrit Kaal. Today's budget will decide the direction for the next 5 years of our term," said the Prime Minister.

The Union Budget, which will be presented on Tuesday will become a strong foundation of our dream of 'Viksit Bharat', Modi said. 

Urging the political parties to rise above political lines, he asked parties to use this dignified platform of Parliament for the next 4.5 years. 

"In the election year of January 2029, you can play any game, but till then we should participate for the empowerment of the farmers, youth and the country...," he said. 

"...You must have seen that in the first Session of the Parliament, an attempt was made to stifle the voice of the government that has been elected with a majority by 140 crore people of the country," Modi said. 

"For 2.5 hours, an attempt was made to suppress the voice of the Prime Minister. The people of the country have sent us for the country and not for the party. This Parliament is for the country, not for the party...," he added. 

The Monsoon session of the Parliament commenced on Monday and will have 19 sittings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha scheduled till August 13.