Amid ongoing Lok Sabha tensions, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju fired a broadside at Congress during a packed press meet at BJP headquarters. He boldly claimed the treasury benches’ numerical edge could enforce order via marshals, but ‘we have unwavering trust in democracy’s spirit.’ This came after PM Modi’s address faced stiff opposition resistance.
Rijiju kicked off by dissecting the latest Union Budget’s eastern tilt. Bihar, he argued, anchors India’s Northeast aspirations, with budget measures like rural employment initiatives, MSME enhancements, and key rail developments providing substantial impetus. These build directly on reforms initiated post-2014, fortifying the region’s economic trajectory.
Parliamentary impasse, Rijiju observed, thrives on debate but falters when Houses are stalled. The NDA’s preference for talks persists despite opposition defiance. Notably, 40-plus Congress legislators engaged Speaker Om Birla, but the sanctity of the PM’s role necessitated prior opportunities. Birla’s Rajya Sabha suggestion for Modi highlighted institutional wisdom.
In a forward-looking note, Rijiju celebrated Modi’s reforms in term three as a high-speed initiative. The high-level committee targets nagging issues, keeping the momentum for a 2047 developed nation alive. Rijiju’s conference crystallized the government’s dual focus: defending democratic integrity while accelerating inclusive growth across states like Bihar.