Union Minister Kiren Rijiju didn’t mince words during a Saturday press briefing at the BJP office, accusing Congress of undermining parliamentary decorum during PM Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha speech. ‘Our majority allows us to marshal the House and push through, but we uphold faith in democratic processes,’ Rijiju stated, drawing a clear line between power and principle.
The minister first delved into the Union Budget’s transformative provisions for Bihar and the East. Calling Bihar pivotal to India’s eastern growth story, he emphasized routes through the state to the Northeast. Budget allocations feature rural job schemes, infrastructure boosts like rail projects, and MSME support, all building on 2014’s policy bedrock to propel regional prosperity.
On the floor disruptions, Rijiju remarked that while vigorous arguments define democracy, paralyzing proceedings crosses a line. The government opts for negotiation, even as opposition digs in. He revealed that dozens of Congress MPs conferred with Speaker Om Birla in his chamber, yet PM’s position commands precedence. Birla’s advice for Modi to address Rajya Sabha first exemplified measured leadership.
Looking ahead, Rijiju hailed the third-term reforms under Modi as an accelerating force. With a dedicated high-level committee ironing out hurdles, the ‘Reform Express’ races toward Viksit Bharat by 2047. Rijiju’s remarks reinforce the BJP’s strategy of blending firmness with democratic ethos, navigating opposition challenges while prioritizing national development.