Addressing BJP MPs workshop in New Delhi, the PM said common man is in the centre of every step taken by his government and lies are being spread on Land Bill by those whom he described as perverted minds. Modi refuted the allegation that the Centre is working for corporates, and wondered whether providing facilities of housing to all, toilets, hospitals, education and other basic things are against the poor.
Modi, who was addressing the party MPs on the eve of the second half of Parliament’s Budget session, highlighted the schemes initiated by his 11-month-old government and said these were all intended to benefit the poor. “Hold your head high, be confident and tell the people what we are doing for them and they will laud you. All decisions I am taking are for the welfare of the poor,” he said at a meeting of BJP MPs.”
Talking about the measures taken by the government in its 11-month rule including curbing price rise, launching of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana and compensation to unseasonal rain affected farmers, he said that the initiatives are intended to benefit the poor.
Citing examples like drop in inflation and falling cement prices, he said these were the result of his government’s schemes which had benefitted the poor. “Some people have this ‘janmjaat (congenital)’ habit of running down BJP. They have a right to criticise us but then they have no right to call themselves neutral. I have always been speaking about the poor, working for them. Some people have decided not to hear anything good, not to say anything good and not to see anything good. We should not waste our time on them but focus on those who want to listen. You should become more active and tell people what all we are doing. Don’t think about what media is saying,” he said.
Talking about functioning of Parliament, the Prime Minister said that during 11 months’ rule of NDA government, productivity of Parliament has increased and it has reached 125 per cent. He expressed confidence that the second part of Budget session beginning on Monday will be quite productive.