PM Modi's message of ‘ekta’ to MPs as Monsoon Session of Parliament begins: ‘…Mann zaroor milna chahiye’ | 5 points

Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all the political parties and members of Parliament on Monday to send out a message of unity as he spoke about Operation Sindoor and India's several other achievements.

During his speech on Monday, PM Modi said, “There are different political parties. They have their own agenda and role. But I accept this – dal hit me mat bhale na mile lekin desh hit mein mann jarur mile', lekin desh hit me mann zaroor milna chahiye.”

The translates to ‘There may not be collective support in the interest of the party, but there must be support in the interest of the country.’

Here are top 5 quotes by PM Modi ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament:

1. Speaking about Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said the houses of the "masters of terrorists were razed to the ground within 22 minutes." He said the target set by the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%.

PM Modi said, "The world has been very attracted to this new form of Made in India military power." PM Modi said whenever he meets people across the globe, he has observed that “the world's attraction towards the Made in India weapons is increasing...”

He also lauded MPs of multi-party delegation, their parties for visit abroad and said they created a positive atmosphere.

2. PM Modi also praised ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to space. He said, "This Monsoon session of Parliament is like a victory celebration. India's flag being hoisted at the International Space Station is a moment of pride for every Indian. All MPs and the countrymen in one voice will glorify this feat. It will be an inspiration for our future missions."

3. On the country's inflation rate, PM Modi took a dig at the Congress regime, saying there was a time in the country before 2014 when the inflation rate was in double digits.

"Today, with the rate dropping to around 2 per cent. It has become a relief and a convenience in the lives of the common people in the country," PM Modi said.

He also said 25 crore poor people have come out of poverty, "which is being appreciated by many institutions of the world."

4. On naxalism, PM Modi said, "Today, our security forces with a new self-confidence and resolve to end naxalism are progressing forward. Many districts are free of naxalism today."

He added, "We are proud that the Indian constitution is emerging victorious against naxalism. The 'red corridors' are transforming into 'green growth zones'."

5. PM Modi concluded his speech by syaing that the country has seen the power of unity. "So all the MPs in the House must give it strength, take it forward and I will definitely say that every political party has its own agenda, its own role, but I accept this reality that 'Dal hit mein mat bhale na mile lekin desh hit mein mann jarur mile'..."