Prime Minister Narendra Modi commanded the Rajya Sabha floor Thursday, replying to thanks for President Droupadi Murmu’s address with a vision of India’s global prowess. ‘My country is displaying full strength today,’ he proclaimed, crediting economic might, national zeal among citizens, and a thriving manufacturing ecosystem that draws international respect.
He lambasted leaders obsessed with electoral gains. ‘Vote-bank politics addicts ignored fortifying key national elements,’ Modi stated bluntly. Targeting Congress specifically, he asserted, ‘No ideas, no vision, no will to act—that’s their record.’
Bright prospects emerged in his praise for new trade deals unlocking jobs for India’s diverse youth—rural talents, urban go-getters, middle-class dreamers. ‘World markets await our sons and daughters with open arms and fresh chances,’ he encouraged, committing personally. ‘Count on me beside you; the globe is primed for your skills and drive.’
Modi detailed the cleanup from prior mismanagement: ‘Much of our power goes to rectifying their faults and erasing the poor image they left worldwide. They handed over a battered nation. Hence, our push for forward-looking policies. Now, policy-driven India earns global faith, zooming ahead on the reform expressway.’
Illegal migrants drew ire too. ‘Even top nations deport them, but here, infiltrators get court protection, robbing youth opportunities and grabbing tribal properties. And they have the gall to sermonize us!’ The address painted a picture of transformation, urging unity beyond divisive politics.