PM Modi addresses nation ahead of Budget Session: ‘Our resolve for Viksit Bharat by 2047 crucial’-OxBig News Network

Parliament Budget Session 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation ahead of the budget session of Parliament. The first part of budget session will continue till February 13 and the two Houses will again meet on March 10 after recess with the session concluding on April 4. During his address, he expressed his hope and prayers for the continued blessings of Maa Lakshmi on the poor and middle class of India. He also emphasised the significance of this moment, stating, “It is a matter of great pride that India has completed 75 years as a democratic nation.” 

PM Modi highlighted India’s growing stature on the global stage, noting that the country has firmly established itself in international affairs. Reflecting on his tenure, he pointed out that this will be the first complete budget of his third term, mentioning its importance in shaping India’s future. “I pray that Maa Lakshmi continues to bless the poor and middle class of our country. It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation. India has established itself well on the global pedestal…This is the first complete budget of my third term. I can confidently say that in 2047, when India will complete 100 years of Independence, India will fulfil its aim of Viksit Bharat and this budget will give new energy and hope to the nation,” the PM added. 

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‘No foreign meddling for first time in 10 years before session’

Speaking to the addresses, PM Modi also highlighted a significant shift, stating that for the first time since 2014, there has been no external attempt to create trouble in India before the start of a parliamentary session. “This is probably the first Parliament session since 2014 when attempts to stoke fire from abroad have not been made. I have been seeing it since 2014 that people would be ready to create mischief ahead of every session. And there is no dearth of people here to fuel such troubles,” he said, in a swipe at opposition parties.

‘India will attains its goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047’

Speaking to reporters, he expressed confidence that this Budget session will infuse new confidence and energy in attaining the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. He said his government has been working in a mission mode in its third term for an all-round development, asserting that innovation, inclusion and investment have shaped its economic agenda. The Prime Minister said important decisions will be taken during the session to empower women to ensure they get equal rights and any sectarian or faith-based discrimination is removed. He also expressed confidence that every MP, especially the young ones, will contribute to the agenda of ‘Viksit Bharat’ during the session.

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