Modi's 'budget-like' speech made people anxious but failed to give clarity on key issues
8 years, 2 months ago

Modi's 'budget-like' speech made people anxious but failed to give clarity on key issues

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi elbowed his way into this vital annual celebration time of every Indian to address the nation. But in an unprecedented act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi elbowed his way into this vital annual celebration time of every Indian to address the nation. This is the first time ever since Independence that a President or a PM or any political leader chose New Year’s eve to steal public time and get them glued to TV screens. Ritesh Sakhuja, a 38-year-old banker, who has had an unprecedented experience of his professional life since 8 November, was happy that the prime minister had a good word to say for the exemplary professionalism shown by the banking sector since demonetisation was announced, but was worried about any fresh announcements coming up in the New Year. Though Modi’s announcements for the housing sector, agriculture sector, pregnant women and senior citizens saved it from being a complete New Year’s Eve spoiler, two vital questions have come up.

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President’s speech turned into a mere formality by PM, says Saamana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

President’s speech turned into a mere formality by PM, says Saamana

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena ’s mouthpiece Saamana on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his response to the President’s speech. In an editorial titled ‘Modinchya Ranjak Katha’, the Marathi newspaper claimed Mr. Modi was “diverging from topics” and not letting the Opposition speak. The editorial noted that the President of India’s speech had become a mere formality in the past decade, …

​Prime time: On the Government and the Opposition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

​Prime time: On the Government and the Opposition

The Hindu  

The Prime Minister’s parliamentary interventions are always keenly watched, as they are expected to provide the clearest insights into the government’s priorities and its responses to pressing concerns and criticisms, particularly from the Opposition. Instead, Mr. Modi’s speeches relied heavily on campaign slogans, minimal engagement with the Opposition, and repeated attacks on past governments, particularly the Congress. His speech also …

PM Modi's first reaction to Budget: 'Milestone in India's development journey'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's first reaction to Budget: 'Milestone in India's development journey'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the Union Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, saying the document is a milestone in India's development journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha. PM Modi described the budget as a force multiplier and said it will boost investments and …

Budget 2025: PM Modi hints at initiatives for poor, middle class, and women
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: PM Modi hints at initiatives for poor, middle class, and women

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hinted at new initiatives for the poor and middle class as well as women as he laid out his government's vision a day before the Union Budget is presented in Parliament. A day before the Union Budget is introduced in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined his government's agenda on Friday, teasing new programs …

PM Modi’s Independence Day speech: The long and short of it
7 months ago

PM Modi’s Independence Day speech: The long and short of it

Firstpost  

While comprehensive, PM Narendra Modi’s 98-minute speech lacked the usual fire and urgency. Given his gift for connecting with the nation, a more focused message might have resonated better Since August 15, 1947, when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru addressed a newly independent nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, it has become an annual tradition for every prime minister …

Missed PM Modi's Independence Day 2024 speech? What he said on Bangladesh Hindus, other issues | 10 takeaways
7 months, 1 week ago

Missed PM Modi's Independence Day 2024 speech? What he said on Bangladesh Hindus, other issues | 10 takeaways

Hindustan Times  

Independence Day 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, August 15, broke the record of his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh by hoisting the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the 11th consecutive time on Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with children at Independence day at Red Fort in New Delhi on Thursday. Speaking on the …

India's budget highlights job creation, rural growth
8 months ago

India's budget highlights job creation, rural growth

China Daily  

This file photo shows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the media to stake claim to form the new government at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India on June 7. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly formed government unveiled an annual budget on Tuesday to the Indian Parliament with a proposal to significantly increase spending for job creation and …

PM Narendra Modi slams Opposition before Parliament Budget Session: ‘They tried to not let me…’
8 months ago

PM Narendra Modi slams Opposition before Parliament Budget Session: ‘They tried to not let me…’

Hindustan Times  

PM Narendra Modi's address at beginning of Monsoon Session: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed at the Opposition for disrupting previous Parliament sessions at the beginning of the Parliament's Monsoon Session on Monday and urged the lawmakers all political parties to fight together for country for next five years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media ahead of the Budget Session …

'Prime Minister appears tense during his election speeches': Rahul Gandhi takes a jibe at PM Modi | VIDEO
11 months ago

'Prime Minister appears tense during his election speeches': Rahul Gandhi takes a jibe at PM Modi | VIDEO

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that these days PM Modi appears very nervous during his speeches and there is a probability that he may shed tears on the stage. PM snatched money from poor people The former Congress President who is fighting to retain the Wayanad …

'India paid heavy price for Nehru's mistakes': PM Modi attacks Cong in Parliament. Top quotes
1 year, 1 month ago

'India paid heavy price for Nehru's mistakes': PM Modi attacks Cong in Parliament. Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday replied to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha on Monday. When we become a witness to the reflection of that holy moment of India's independence in this new tradition in the …

'MPs habitual of creating disturbances must introspect', PM Modi ahead of Budget session
1 year, 1 month ago

'MPs habitual of creating disturbances must introspect', PM Modi ahead of Budget session

Op India  

On Wednesday, ahead of the Budget Session in the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the opposition parties and asked them to recall and introspect their unruly behavior resulting in their suspension. He stated that President Murmu’s address to the joint session, as well as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of the interim Budget, were Nari Shakti festivities. Following that, …

BJP chief JP Nadda praises PM Modi's Independence Day speech
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP chief JP Nadda praises PM Modi's Independence Day speech

Firstpost  

PM Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda stated on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort was motivational for the youth because it reflected the roadmap for a developed country until 2047. …

PM Modi’s I-Day address an election speech with distortions, lies: Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi’s I-Day address an election speech with distortions, lies: Congress

Hindustan Times  

Congress on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech full of distortion, lies, exaggerations, and vague promises. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also contested PM Modi’s claim on India’s efficient management of Covid-19. Congress’ general secretary Jairam Ramesh released a statement saying that PM Modi made the speech all about himself rather than acknowledging the anguish of those suffering …

PM Narendra Modi delivers Independence Day speech from ramparts of Red Fort: Full text here
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi delivers Independence Day speech from ramparts of Red Fort: Full text here

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed India, for the 10th consecutive year, from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of the country's 77th Independence Day. My dear family members, the country has such a government today, it is devoting every moment of time and every penny of the public's welfare for the well-being …

PM Narendra Modi Independece Day 2023 Speech Highlights Guarantee Of 2047 Dream, 3rd Largest Economy And Promise To Be Back In Power
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi Independece Day 2023 Speech Highlights Guarantee Of 2047 Dream, 3rd Largest Economy And Promise To Be Back In Power

ABP News  

PM Narendra Modi Speech Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the tenth time in a row from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day. Plan For The Next 1000 Years Of India From the stage at Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi called for taking steps that can initiate a golden history for …

Modi sets tone for 2024 election in I-Day speech
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi sets tone for 2024 election in I-Day speech

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In his 10th consecutive speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort to his "beloved 140 crore parivarjan ", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed issues including Manipur, the "three evils" of corruption, dynastic politics and appeasement, India’s global resurgence. The PM gave the people "Modi ki guarantee" that the country will become the third largest economy …

PM Modi shares bold vision for economy on 77th Independence Day. Details here
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi shares bold vision for economy on 77th Independence Day. Details here

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a bold vision for India's economic growth and societal advancement while addressing the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. Promising to elevate India to the ranks of the top three global economies within the next five years, PM Modi expressed unwavering confidence in the nation's potential. PM Modi pointed …

How Modi Speaks in Parliament: From Blistering Attack on Cong Last Time to Teary-eyed Speech First Time
1 year, 7 months ago

How Modi Speaks in Parliament: From Blistering Attack on Cong Last Time to Teary-eyed Speech First Time

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highly anticipated response to the opposition’s no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha comes after much criticism over his alleged silence over the ethnic violence in Manipur. Only a few months ago during the budget session — the last time Modi spoke in parliament — after Gandhi accused the central government of being “hand in glove” with industrialist …

'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally
1 year, 9 months ago

'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally

India TV News  

PM Modi's Rajasthan visit: In view to mark Bharatiya Janata Party's nine years in power at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Rajasthan's Ajmer district on Wednesday. BJP's Maha Jansampark campaign BJP leaders have already held press conferences in several states already to mark Modi’s nine years as Prime Minister. Sharing details of the programme, which …

PM Modi gave a general speech in Parliament, did not answer Opposition’s queries: Kharge
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi gave a general speech in Parliament, did not answer Opposition’s queries: Kharge

The Hindu  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that the speeches given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in both Houses of Parliament were “general speeches” and did not address any concerns raised by the Opposition. The Congress President termed the Prime Minister’s speech in both Houses of Parliament as an everyday speech and said that the government is “arrogant” and avoiding …

PM Modi Top Quotes In Lok Sabha 'ED Brought Opposition Together', 'Harvard Study On Congress Decline'
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi Top Quotes In Lok Sabha 'ED Brought Opposition Together', 'Harvard Study On Congress Decline'

ABP News  

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday delivered his reply to the Motion of Thanks on President's address in Lok Sabha. Listing out India's progress in various sectors, PM Modi said: "This government believes in reforms out of conviction, not compulsion." India is ranked 4th in the renewable energy sector," PM Modi said in Lok Sabha. But the 2030s would be India's …

PM Modi ‘very happy’ as no one opposed President Murmu's address
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi ‘very happy’ as no one opposed President Murmu's address

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he is glad that no one in the Parliament objected President Droupadi Murmu's address where she mentioned that India is emerging from a policy paralysis. Acknowledging the joint effort by the citizens of the country, PM Modi said there's nothing more delightful than the fact that the entire House accepted what President Murmu …

India’s Budget ray of hope in uncertain times: PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s Budget ray of hope in uncertain times: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The upcoming Union Budget will attempt to meet the hopes and aspirations of the people and strive to be a ray of hope for the world amid global economic turmoil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. “Amid the unstable global economic situation, India’s Budget will not only attempt to meet the hopes and aspirations of the common citizens, but …

Modi anguished over Opposition protests to all welfare schemes
2 years, 8 months ago

Modi anguished over Opposition protests to all welfare schemes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his anguish over the Opposition parties politicising every initiative of his government aimed at the country’s overall growth and uplifting the poor. Sources told Deccan Chronicle that the Prime Minister asked party leaders and cadre to be more effective in countering Opposition propaganda against the party and the BJP-led NDA government at …

Focus of Budget on providing basic amenities to poor, middle class, youth: PM Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

Focus of Budget on providing basic amenities to poor, middle class, youth: PM Modi

India Today  

The focus of the Union Budget is on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. This Budget focuses on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, he said adding that his government is working on the saturation of basic facilities. BUDGET IS PEOPLE-FRIENDLY In a televised statement on Tuesday, …

OPINION: Modi’s Human Touch in Work, Personal Interactions Makes Him The Successful Man He is Today
3 years, 5 months ago

OPINION: Modi’s Human Touch in Work, Personal Interactions Makes Him The Successful Man He is Today

News 18  

On October 7, Narendra Modi completed 20 years as the head of a government. Narendra Modi’s connect with different sections was also linked to his ability to reach out to different sections of society. No wonder the BJP has never lost a single election – be it Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or local body, when Narendra Modi was given the …

PM Modi's I-Day speech: Gati Shakti plan, blueprint for 100 years of Independence | Top announcements
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi's I-Day speech: Gati Shakti plan, blueprint for 100 years of Independence | Top announcements

India Today  

From voicing the pain of partition to lauding the nation for showing courage during the Covid-19 pandemic to speaking about development in various sectors of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted various aspects of India while delivering a speech on the occasion of 75th Independence Day on Sunday. "We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar …

Timing of Narendra Modi’s attack on media and Opposition's COVID-19 politics speaks volumes
3 years, 9 months ago

Timing of Narendra Modi’s attack on media and Opposition's COVID-19 politics speaks volumes

Firstpost  

While the prime minister’s address was no doubt a full-frontal political attack, it was in retaliation to sustained politics of slander More important than the message in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Monday was the timing. To add salt to the wounds, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has openly insulted the prime minister and got …

Narendra Modi’s new political narrative
4 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi’s new political narrative

Hindustan Times  

Over the past week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in Parliament thrice — while responding to the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President’s address in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and bidding farewell to retiring Rajya Sabha members, particularly Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House, Ghulam Nabi Azad. The speeches throw up a broad …

PM Modi's Independence Day Speech Reinforces Resolve of Self-reliant India, Says Rajnath Singh
4 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi's Independence Day Speech Reinforces Resolve of Self-reliant India, Says Rajnath Singh

News 18  

Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on the occasion of Independence Day reinforces the resolve of a self-reliant India. "Today, on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address reinforces the resolve of self-reliant India. Noting that a self-reliant India is necessary for the welfare of the …

PM Modi's I-Day Speech Reflects His Vision, Mission, Resolve to Build All-inclusive, Self-reliant India: Nadda
4 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi's I-Day Speech Reflects His Vision, Mission, Resolve to Build All-inclusive, Self-reliant India: Nadda

News 18  

The spirited and inspiring speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day reflects his vision, mission and resolve to build an all-inclusive and stronger self-reliant India, BJP President J P Nadda said. Delivering his seventh straight Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Modi on Saturday said the call for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' has captured people's imagination …

Prime Minister Modi’s 15th August speeches: Setting the agenda for the year ahead, putting a premium on credibility
4 years, 7 months ago

Prime Minister Modi’s 15th August speeches: Setting the agenda for the year ahead, putting a premium on credibility

Op India  

This year, on August 15th, Prime Minister Modi will be speaking to all of us from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the seventh consecutive year. Over the last seven Independence Day addresses, the Prime Minister has leveraged his skilful oratory, transformational thinking, large scale vision and his own life experiences to announce large social benefit programs and deliver …

Speech Analytica: Live analysis of PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech
4 years, 7 months ago

Speech Analytica: Live analysis of PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech

India Today  

Live blog Speech Analytica: Live analysis of PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation today on the country's 74th Independence Day. Shiv Aroor Senior Editor Invoking the first women fighter pilots, Modi underscores one of his most substantive pushes in 'Mahila Shakti' Rahul Kanwal News Director, India Today and Aajtak PM highlights dangers …

PM Modi releases audio message to nation on first anniversary of second term in office
4 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi releases audio message to nation on first anniversary of second term in office

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first anniversary of his second term in office released an audio message of his address to the nation in which he listed out his government's achievements in the past one year, challenges it faced, talked about making India a self-reliant nation 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' and how the country is putting up the fight against …

Narendra Modi to address nation tonight at 8 pm; PM likely to speak on issues related to lockdown, economy
4 years, 10 months ago

Narendra Modi to address nation tonight at 8 pm; PM likely to speak on issues related to lockdown, economy

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm on Tuesday, a day after he interacted with chief ministers on ways to deal with the spread of coronavirus and also boost economic activity, the Prime Minister’s Office said. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm on Tuesday, a day after he interacted …

Light and sound: The Hindu Editorial on Narendra Modi’s 9-minute light ceremony
4 years, 11 months ago

Light and sound: The Hindu Editorial on Narendra Modi’s 9-minute light ceremony

The Hindu  

Full of sound and piety but signifying little, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third and latest address to the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic hardly calmed frayed nerves. It is only natural that 130 crore Indians, the audience that the Prime Minister calls out to in all his speeches, have a lot of angst regarding all this. If the pandemic itself …

Budget session kicks off today; PM Modi's focus on gaining from global economic scenario
5 years, 1 month ago

Budget session kicks off today; PM Modi's focus on gaining from global economic scenario

India TV News  

The Budget Session of the Parliament will commence today with President Ram Nath Kovind addressing the joint sitting of both the houses. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the all-party meeting called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. PM Modi said that the government was open for discussion on all issues during the Budget session. And in this Budget …

PM tries to inspire, but skirts the real anxieties
5 years, 7 months ago

PM tries to inspire, but skirts the real anxieties

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering his sixth Independence Day address from the ramparts of Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Thursday morning, spoke in trance-like positivity, meandering from one issue to another in the 90-minute exercise, and towards the end reminding himself and the audience of school children and VIPs that he should not speak too long on a rainy day …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites suggestions for his Independence Day speech
5 years, 8 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites suggestions for his Independence Day speech

India TV News  

Allowing the thoughts of the common man to be heard by the entire nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited suggestions from people for his Independence Day speech. The prime minister has been inviting ideas and suggestions from people since the past four years, for his Independence Day speech. Sharing the idea, PM Narendra Modi, through his official Twitter …

Budget 2019: Twitterati explode with memes after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech
5 years, 8 months ago

Budget 2019: Twitterati explode with memes after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet Budget 2019 was presented by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on July 5, 2019. The first full-time female Finance Minister of India presented the speech of PM Narendra Modi government's first budget of their second tenure today. Instead of a leather briefcase, the budget was enclosed in a 'bahi khata' which happens to be a red cloth …

Budget 2019 likely to hike spending to combat slumping growth
5 years, 8 months ago

Budget 2019 likely to hike spending to combat slumping growth

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Friday will unveil a budget that is expected to cut taxes on business and raise spending in a bid to shore up consumption and faltering economic growth. Big investment plans On Friday, new minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a full-year budget that Agarwal said could lower corporate taxes for small and medium-sized …

PM’s Lok Sabha speech: Modi’s message is clear
5 years, 9 months ago

PM’s Lok Sabha speech: Modi’s message is clear

Hindustan Times  

In his reply to the debate on the President’s address to the joint session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi combined the role of a statesman, a leader focused on governance and improving the lives of the poor, and a sharp and aggressive politician who knows how to attack the opposition where it hurt the most. Put together, Mr Modi’s …

Ahead of Budget, PM Modi meets top economists
5 years, 9 months ago

Ahead of Budget, PM Modi meets top economists

India Today  

Almost 10 days before Union Budget 2019 is to be presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi organised a high-level meeting with 45 economists, financial experts and industrials and discussed about the current economic situation in the country, on Saturday. The meeting which lasted for an hour and a half was attended by Tata …

Narendra Modi deliberates on employment, agriculture with economists and experts ahead of Union Budget
5 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi deliberates on employment, agriculture with economists and experts ahead of Union Budget

Firstpost  

It said the prime minister thanked participants for their suggestions and observations on various aspects of the economy. New Delhi: Days before the presentation of Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held an interactive session with over 40 economists and experts on key issues of macro-economy, employment, agriculture, and water resources, exports, education, and health. “Prime Minister Narendra …

PM Modi interacts with economists, industry experts ahead of Budget
5 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi interacts with economists, industry experts ahead of Budget

India TV News  

Ahead of the next month's Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with economists and industry experts on current economic situation and took note of their suggestions. "During the session, participants shared their views, in five distinct groups, on the economic themes of macro economy and employment, agriculture and water resources, exports, education and health," said a release …

'Dismantled idea of Narendra Modi': Rahul Gandhi goes after PM, press and EC in combative New Delhi press conference
5 years, 10 months ago

'Dismantled idea of Narendra Modi': Rahul Gandhi goes after PM, press and EC in combative New Delhi press conference

Firstpost  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, at a combative press conference in New Delhi on Friday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the press and the Election Commission. Rahul, at the press conference just before the end of campaigning for the 2019 Lok Sabha election, claimed the idea of Modi had been dismantled, alleged that the poll schedule was tailor made for Modi’s …

For PM Modi’s Icon, Dissent Had Little Meaning in A Democracy
5 years, 11 months ago

For PM Modi’s Icon, Dissent Had Little Meaning in A Democracy

The Quint  

That Wednesday was no ordinary day in the life of Narendra Modi. On 25 September 2013, he had been declared the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Prime Ministerial candidate, after tiding over his differences with party veteran, Lal Krishna Advani. Eventually, the one-time strongman and senior leader of the party was persuaded to join Narendra Modi in Bhopal to address a public …

Narendra Modi to speak at News18 Rising India Summit; political leaders, economists, entertainment icons to address gathering as well
6 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi to speak at News18 Rising India Summit; political leaders, economists, entertainment icons to address gathering as well

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address the News18 Rising India Summit on Monday, will speak on “Beyond politics: Defining national priorities.” The two-day News18 Rising India Summit kicked off on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address expected to be the high point of the event. Modi, who is scheduled to make his address at 8.15 p.m, will speak …

Narendra Modi's 'Mahamilawati' attack in Parliament a sign that PM assumes party will win LS polls
6 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi's 'Mahamilawati' attack in Parliament a sign that PM assumes party will win LS polls

Firstpost  

In his nearly 100-minute speech in the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the achievements of his government, offered clarity on Rafale deal and mounted a strong counter-attack on Congress, and other Opposition parties, laced with aggressive political rhetoric, humour and sarcasm This was Narendra Modi’s last speech in 16th Lok Sabha, his current tenure in office. Modi didn’t name …

Modi made his move with 'Interim' Budget; Opposition needs to highlight 'fine print' that makes it not so rosy
6 years, 1 month ago

Modi made his move with 'Interim' Budget; Opposition needs to highlight 'fine print' that makes it not so rosy

Firstpost  

With the Budget, Narendra Modi has made a move and attempted to seize initiative with a series of financial statements and promises that go far beyond the convention in an election year. With the Budget — whether you call it interim or full depends on your political orientation — Modi has made a move and attempted to seize initiative with …

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