BJP applauds PM’s LS speech, Opposition says it was ‘selective’

BJP leaders on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Lok Sabha, bidding farewell to the old Parliament building, even as Opposition leaders alleged he spoke selectively. Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi said Modi highlighted the contributions of past Prime Ministers and also spoke about future generations.
“PM Modi praised the contribution of all the PMs in his address in the House. We have to fulfil the needs of the new generation, so the transition from the old Parliament to the new Parliament is part of that process,” Lekhi told reporters outside parliament.
Union Minister Darshana Jardosh lauded Modi for talking about women in his speech.
“PM Modi talked about women and their increasing contribution to Parliament during his address,” she said. BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, while lauding the PM for the speech, also attacked the Opposition and said they are “confused”.
“PM Modi talked about historic aspects of the old Parliament. All the schemes for empowering the poor, women, and rural population were passed in Parliament. As far as the agenda is concerned, we are very clear with it while the confusion persists in the opposition,” he said.
Opposition leaders, meanwhile, said the Prime Minister spoke selectively, leaving many issues untouched. “The PM talked about some issues, but he also skipped many things.