Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Parliament on Monday during the 'Motion of Thanks' on the President's address, took a dig at the Opposition, stating that they seem determined to remain in their current positions, and the citizens are likely to endorse that choice.
Modi highlighted the importance of a robust opposition in the country but expressed disappointment, stating, "I have always said that the country needs a good opposition." He remarked on the Opposition's failure to fulfill their responsibilities.
In a direct jab at the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi remarked, "Ek hi product baar-baar launch karne ke chakkar mein, Congress ki dukaan tala lagne ki naubat aa gayi hai..."
During his speech in the Lok Sabha, Modi observed that the Opposition appears to have lost the courage to contest elections.
PM Modi further asserted, "On the basis of the experience of 10 years of governance, looking at today's strong economy and the rapid speed with which India is progressing today, I can confidently say that in our third term, India will be the third largest economic power. This is Modi's guarantee."
With elections expected to take place in April-May, this could potentially be PM Modi's final address to the Lower House in the current Lok Sabha.