Modi Takes Veiled Swipe at Rahul over ‘Alternative Agenda’

PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha Image credit Sansad TV
PM Modi in Lok Sabha Takes Swipe at Rahul’s ‘Revolution’ Speech
By Raisina Correspondent
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a veiled swipe at leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his speech with an alternative agenda to revolutionize India.
Criticizing the previous dispensations for being disconnected from the ground realities and engaging in lofty talks, the Prime Minister in his reply on debate on President’s address to joint session of parliament pointed out that the “leaders who spoke about the 21st century were not even able to fulfil the needs of the 20th century”.
He expressed his pain at realizing that the country is 40-50 years late in accomplishing tasks that should have been completed decades ago. Modi added that since 2014, when the public gave the opportunity to serve, the Government has focused extensively on the youth, emphasizing their aspirations and creating numerous opportunities for them.
Rahul Proposes Alternative Agenda for ‘Revolution’ in Lok Sabha
“As a result, the youth are now proudly showcasing their talents and achievements,” added Modi. The Prime Minister highlighted the opening of the space sector, defense sector, and the launch of the Semiconductor Mission.
“To promote innovation, several new schemes have been introduced, and the Startup India ecosystem has been fully developed,” said the Prime Minister.
Additionally, he highlighted that a significant decision in the current budget is the income tax exemption on incomes up to ₹12 lakh, which has garnered much attention. Furthermore, the Prime Minister announced the opening of the nuclear energy sector, which will have long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the nation.
Emphasizing the importance of AI, 3D printing, robotics, and virtual reality, and underscoring the efforts in the gaming sector, Modi urged upon the youth to make India the capital of creative gaming worldwide, noting the rapid progress in this area.
The Prime Minister remarked that for him, AI stands for not just Artificial Intelligence but also Aspirational India. He highlighted the initiation of 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in schools, where students are astonishing others with their robotics creations.
The current budget includes provisions for 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs. The Prime Minister also noted that India’s AI Mission has generated global optimism, and India’s presence on the world AI platform has become significant.
Underlining that this year’s budget includes investment in the domain of Deep Tech, the Prime Minister emphasized that to progress rapidly in the 21st century, which is entirely technology-driven, it is essential for India to advance quickly in the field of deep tech.
He remarked that the Government is continuously working with the future of the youth in mind. However, he criticized certain political parties for deceiving the youth with promises of allowances during elections which they fail to fulfil.
He stated that these parties have become a disaster for the future of the youth.
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