'No videshi chingari...this time': Modi jabs opposition ahead of Budget
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Friday, just before the Union Budget session 2025. He highlighted the theme of "Viksit Bharat" and mentioned that this is the first budgetary session since 2014 without any "videshi chingari (foreign interference) in our affairs." "This is perhaps the first session of Parliament since 2014, in which no foreign spark has flared up a day or two before," he said.
Economic focus
PM Modi outlines economic strategy for 'Viksit Bharat'
The prime minister has earlier accused opposition parties of working with foreign forces to stall the House. In his speech, he detailed the government's focus on innovation, inclusion, and investment as pillars for economic growth. He said this budget would give new energy to the people and emphasized on the need for unity between central and state governments.
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PM's speech ahead of Budget
#WATCH | #BudgetSession | PM Narendra Modi says, "You must have noticed, since 2014, this is the first Parliament session, which saw no 'videshi chingari' (foreign interference) in our affairs, in which no foreign forces tried to ignite a fire. I had noticed this before every… pic.twitter.com/WWPDw0LGmS
— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025
Women's rights
PM Modi emphasizes women's empowerment in budget session
The session is likely to deliberate on important bills for women's empowerment. Hinting at that, PM Modi stressed on decisions to empower women, providing them equal rights without any discrimination on the basis of caste or creed. He said, "Many important decisions will be taken in this session, especially to re-establish the pride of women power." The prime minister also asked young MPs to contribute in building a developed India.
Youth participation
PM Modi's call to youth and vision for 2047
He called this a "golden opportunity" for them to see and be a part of 'Viksit Bharat.' PM Modi expressed confidence that by 2047, when India celebrates 100 years of independence, it will fulfill its developmental goals. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1. The first part of the Parliamentary Budget session will go on till February 13, with a recess before it resumes on March 10 and ends on April 4.