In a blistering Rajya Sabha speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dismantled opposition narratives, urging them to confront their record: ‘You’ve fooled the world enough—look in the mirror and face your reality.’ Responding to the President’s address thanks motion, he laid out a compelling case of economic revival.
Mudra Yojana has channeled more than ₹30 lakh crore in guarantee-free loans to aspiring youth, empowering women who form a key beneficiary group. The government extended direct aid to 10 crore women via self-help groups, amplifying financial inclusion.
Robust lending to MSMEs has fueled small business growth. NPAs, a crippling legacy of UPA governance at their zenith, have shrunk to under 1%, with banks achieving peak profitability—a testament to prudent reforms.
PSUs dismissed as liabilities by Congress are now profit powerhouses, accelerating ‘Make in India’ and spawning massive employment. Modi lambasted long-ruling parties—Congress, TMC, DMK, Left—for filling pockets instead of lives during their stints at Centre and states.
He drew a vivid before-after: ‘Deals then meant Bofors scams; today, they’re badges of progress.’ On governance innovation, Modi praised stable three-year postings for officers, transforming places like Bastar. From aspirational district to Olympic host, with buses finally connecting villages, real action speaks louder than rhetoric.
