“India Will Lead from the Front, Not Miss the Bus”: PM Modi
PM says second quarter of century crucial for building Viksit Bharat
- PM calls current period decisive for developed India goal
- Says India has emerged as voice of Global South
- Highlights youth power and economic reforms
- Asserts nation has “140 crore solutions” to challenges
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 5th Feb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India will “lead from the front” in the coming years, asserting that the second quarter of the 21st century would be decisive in building a developed nation.
Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister said the past year marked rapid progress across sectors as the country moved steadily toward the goal of a “Viksit Bharat”.
He noted that the President’s address reflected the aspirations of the middle class, farmers, youth, women and the poor, and conveyed confidence in India’s future.
Century’s decisive phase
The Prime Minister said the first quarter of the 21st century had ended and the coming decades would shape India’s destiny, much like the second quarter of the 20th century had been crucial for the freedom struggle.
He stressed that citizens feel the country has reached a turning point where there is no question of stopping or looking back.
Youth power and global role
Highlighting India’s demographic strength, the Prime Minister said the country is witnessing a rare convergence of favourable factors, with a young population and growing global trust.
He said India has emerged as a strong voice of the Global South and is increasingly seen as a reliable partner in addressing global challenges.
The Prime Minister also emphasised expanding opportunities for youth, noting rising global demand for Indian professionals and talent.
Economic reforms and growth
Recalling economic challenges faced earlier, he said India was once counted among the “Fragile Five” economies but is now advancing toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
He highlighted banking reforms, growth of MSMEs, expansion of startup culture, and initiatives like Mudra loans and PM-Kisan transfers as measures that empowered citizens and strengthened the economy.
The Prime Minister said reforms in banks and public sector units had improved financial health and restored confidence in the system.
Attack on opposition
During his speech, the Prime Minister criticised opposition parties over corruption, governance failures and alleged insults to constitutional institutions.
He also defended his government’s record on infrastructure, poverty reduction, financial inclusion and social welfare, stating that 25 crore people had moved out of poverty in recent years.
Vision for 2047
The Prime Minister said his government is working with long-term goals rather than short-term political gains, with the aim of handing over a prosperous India to the next generation by 2047.
He urged citizens and MPs to focus on quality and innovation to ensure India’s products earn global recognition.
Concluding his address, he thanked members for their contributions to the debate and expressed gratitude to the President for the address.
