Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday replied to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha. PM Modi began his speech by lauding the President's speech.
During his address, PM Modi took a veiled jibe at former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal without naming him.
"Aaj kal media me zara jyada hi jyada charcha ho rahi hai, social media me aur jyada ho rahi hai. Kuchh netaaon ka focus, gharon mein, jacuzzi par, stylish showers par hai, lekin hamara focus toh har ghar jal pahuchane par hai (These days there's a lot of discussion in the media, and even more on social media. Some leaders are focused on homes, jacuzzis, and stylish showers, but our focus is on delivering water to every household)," PM Modi said in Parliament.
The PM's attack against Kejriwal comes a day ahead of the polls for the Delhi Assembly election. The Union Territory will vote on February 5 to elect its 70 MLAs.
Notably, during the high-decibel, months-long campaign that ended yesterday at 6 PM, the 'Sheeshmahal' was one of the BJP's key election issues. The BJP has accused Kejriwal of using public funds to lead a 'luxurious' life. The term 'Sheeshmahal' refers to Kejriwal's erstwhile official residence as Delhi CM, which was allegedly renovated at a cost of crores.
Praising the President's speech, the Prime Minister said that the President's address instills new confidence for the next 25 years and a developed India. In a way, the esteemed President's address strengthens the resolve for a developed India, creates new confidence, and inspires the general public.
