Modi played ‘unparalleled’ role in uniting nation: House resolution

THE PARLIAMENT – both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – Saturday adopted a resolution on theconsecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya which praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for playing an “unparalleled role” in uniting the entire nation on the “auspicious occasion”.

The resolution read out in the last sitting of the 17th Lok Sabha by Speaker Om Birla said, “January 22, 2024, has filled every corner of the country with amazing joy and enthusiasm… It has become a national festival, about which our generations will continue to be enthralled for ages… Our Honourable Prime Minister has played an unparalleled role in uniting the entire nation on this auspicious occasion associated with Lord Ram.” The same resolution was read out in Rajya Sabha by its presiding officer Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Addressing the Lok Sabha later in the day, Prime Minister Modi said, “It will give constitutional powers to the future generations of the country to take pride in its heritage.” He said the resolution comprises samvedna(sensitivity), sankalp (resolve) and sahanubhuti (sympathy) along with the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’.

Referring to upcoming elections, the Prime Minister said, “Chunav bahut door nahin hain. Kuchh logon ko ghabrahat hoti hogi. (Elections are not far away. Some people might be nervous).” He said elections are a natural and essential dimension of democracy. “I am confident that the elections will be in accordance with the glory of our democracy,” he said.

“The next 25 years are very important for our country. Political activities have their place but the aspirations, expectations, dreams and resolve of the country is that these 25 years are something in which the country will achieve the desired results,” Modi said.

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