Thursday’s Rajya Sabha session turned comical when Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheekily addressed opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s antics. While thanking President Droupadi Murmu for her address, Modi said amid slogan-shouting, ‘Kharge ji, being elderly now, deserves the courtesy of sloganeering from his seat.’ The witty remark sent the house into fits of laughter, breaking the ice in a charged environment.
Delving deeper, Modi commended the President’s speech for its holistic coverage of national achievements. It spanned the aspirations of the middle class, poor, villagers, farmers, women, and the youth driving innovation in science and tech. ‘Her words resonate with the power of every Indian, fostering belief in our destined greatness,’ he emphasized.
Modi portrayed the 21st century’s second quarter as a make-or-break period for Viksit Bharat, mirroring the intensity of pre-independence years. The collective national pulse beats with urgency—no pauses, no retreats, only forward momentum towards milestones.
Highlighting economic prowess, India leads major economies in growth while keeping inflation in check—a rare feat signaling deep structural strengths. This session exemplified Modi’s mastery in blending humor, history, and hope to advance his narrative of a rising India.