President’s address

February 5, 2026 10:32 PM

PM Modi replies to Motion of Thanks in Rajya Sabha, highlights India’s rapid march towards developed nation by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, describing the past year as one of “rapid progress” and asserting that India is moving forward “with great speed in the right direction” on its journey towards becoming a developed nation. Beginning his address, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the President’s address, saying it was his “privilege to share my sentiments in support of the Motion of Thank...

February 2, 2026 12:11 PM

Lok Sabha begins 18-hour debate on President’s Address

The Lok Sabha will on Monday take up the discussion on the President’s Address, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal set to move the motion of thanks to the President for her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on January 28. According to the list of business, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya will second the motion. The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to reply on February 4. The Lok Sabha will convene at 11 am to take up the ag...

January 29, 2026 12:48 PM

India moving rapidly on the Reform Express, says PM Modi as Budget Session begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Budget Session of Parliament, which began a day earlier with President Droupadi Murmu's address to a joint sitting, marks the beginning of a decisive phase for India's growth, with the next 25 years being crucial for achieving the goal of a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the media outside the Parliament, PM Modi said the President's address reflected the confidence of 140 crore citizens and the aspirations of the youth. He added that the g...