India will give course to world in ‘Amrit Kaal’: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mentioned the ‘Amrit Kaal’ of India’s independence is not going to solely be a interval of nationwide improvement and glory but in addition an event when the nation will play an essential position in giving a course to the world.

Welcoming Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar for assuming cost as chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the prime minister mentioned the VP was taking cost at a time when the nation was witnessing two historic events.

“India has just assumed the presidency of G20 and this is also a time when we have commenced our journey into ‘Amrit Kaal’. Not only will ‘Amrit Kaal’ be a period of development and glory for the country it will also be an occasion when India will play an important role in giving direction to the world,” mentioned the Prime Minister because the House met for the primary day of the winter session.

Modi mentioned on this journey, India’s democracy, parliament and parliamentary traditions can even play a big position.

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Hailing Dhankhar as a pacesetter who has each the weather of ‘jawan’ (soldier) and ‘kisan’ (farmer) imbibed in him, the prime minister mentioned the House was lucky to obtain his in a position and efficient management at this juncture in historical past.

“Our Vice President is a ‘Kisan Putra’ (son of farmer) and he studied at a Sainik school. Thus, he is closely associated with jawans and kisans,” he mentioned.

The Prime Minister exuded confidence that below the steering of Dhankhar, “all members will effectively perform their duties and the House will serve as an effective platform to help realise the dreams and pledges of the country.”

“Today you are formally commencing charge as chairman of this house. Many former prime ministers have been members of this august house at some time and many political stalwarts have started their journey from here. I am confident that your leadership will further enhance the dignity of this House and take it to greater heights,” Modi mentioned.

He additionally saluted the Armed Forces on the event of the Armed Forces Flag Day.

“The country is happy to see the achievements of Kithana’s ‘lal’ (son),” Modi mentioned, referring to Dhankhar’s birthplace Kithana in Rajasthan.

Referring to Dhankhar’s humble origins, he famous that like President Droupadi Murmu, who’s guiding the nation, the son of a farmer has now reached the highest place within the Rajya Sabha.

He additional mentioned that the House chairperson was an embodiment of the truth that success comes not by way of means alone however by way of dedication.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mentioned the ‘Amrit Kaal’ of India’s independence is not going to solely be a interval of nationwide improvement and glory but in addition an event when the nation will play an essential position in giving a course to the world.

Welcoming Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar for assuming cost as chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the prime minister mentioned the VP was taking cost at a time when the nation was witnessing two historic events.

“India has just assumed the presidency of G20 and this is also a time when we have commenced our journey into ‘Amrit Kaal’. Not only will ‘Amrit Kaal’ be a period of development and glory for the country it will also be an occasion when India will play an important role in giving direction to the world,” mentioned the Prime Minister because the House met for the primary day of the winter session.

Modi mentioned on this journey, India’s democracy, parliament and parliamentary traditions can even play a big position.

ALSO READ | PM Modi urges leaders of all events to make winter session extra productive collectively

Hailing Dhankhar as a pacesetter who has each the weather of ‘jawan’ (soldier) and ‘kisan’ (farmer) imbibed in him, the prime minister mentioned the House was lucky to obtain his in a position and efficient management at this juncture in historical past.

“Our Vice President is a ‘Kisan Putra’ (son of farmer) and he studied at a Sainik school. Thus, he is closely associated with jawans and kisans,” he mentioned.

The Prime Minister exuded confidence that below the steering of Dhankhar, “all members will effectively perform their duties and the House will serve as an effective platform to help realise the dreams and pledges of the country.”

“Today you are formally commencing charge as chairman of this house. Many former prime ministers have been members of this august house at some time and many political stalwarts have started their journey from here. I am confident that your leadership will further enhance the dignity of this House and take it to greater heights,” Modi mentioned.

He additionally saluted the Armed Forces on the event of the Armed Forces Flag Day.

“The country is happy to see the achievements of Kithana’s ‘lal’ (son),” Modi mentioned, referring to Dhankhar’s birthplace Kithana in Rajasthan.

Referring to Dhankhar’s humble origins, he famous that like President Droupadi Murmu, who’s guiding the nation, the son of a farmer has now reached the highest place within the Rajya Sabha.

He additional mentioned that the House chairperson was an embodiment of the truth that success comes not by way of means alone however by way of dedication.