Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday boasted about his government’s achievements in lifting more than 25 crore people out of poverty and criticized the previous Congress governments for misleading the public with false promises.
While addressing the Lok Sabha during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, PM Modi stated that the grand old party only boasted of poverty eradication for decades but did nothing to bring about real change.
“Big change happens and is ensured when people with a grassroots understanding work with strong resolve. Only then does real change occur,” the Prime Minister said.
Mocking the grand old party’s Garibi Hatao campaign, PM Modi added, “We didn’t give them false hopes but brought real change.”
“Real change demands courage, determination, and a will to bring it. It is sad that many people lack it today,” he said.
PM Modi also listed the government’s concerns and initiatives for the poor and shared details of how people are benefiting from various welfare schemes.
The Prime Minister mentioned that about 4 crore people have received pucca houses, emphasizing that only those who live in kuccha houses can understand the pain and hardship.
“We built more than 12 crore toilets. Women had to wait for hours for nature’s call. The construction of toilets has relieved them of their daily struggle. Our government has ensured direct tap water connections to about 12 crore households under the Nal se Jal scheme,” he said.
In an indirect jibe at Aam Aadmi Party convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Prime Minister remarked that while some leaders focus on jacuzzis and stylish showers, his government remains focused on strengthening tap water connections.
“The President in her address laid down the roadmap for the next 25 years, evoking fresh optimism about the ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal and inspiring the new generation to contribute towards it,” he said.
(Inputs from IANS)
