PM Modi’s Dig at Opposition: ‘First Parliament Session Without Foreign Interference’ Ahead of Budget

PM Modi’s Dig at Opposition: In a dig at the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that no "foreign forces" attempted to set any fire ahead of every Parliament session for the first time in 10 years.

“You must have noticed, since 2014, this is the first Parliament session, which saw no ‘videshi chingari’ (foreign interference) in our affairs, in which no foreign forces tried to ignite a fire," he said, in a swipe at Opposition parties.

"I had noticed this before every budget session. And many in our country leave no stone unturned to fan these sparks," PM Modi said in his customary address ahead of the Budget session, which began today.

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The Prime Minister said the Union Budget would pave the way for a 'Viksit Bharat' or a developed India by 2047 while underscoring that "innovation, inclusion and investment" were the key priorities of the government.

“Friends, I hope that we will live up to the hopes and aspirations of the country in this budget session,” PM Modi said.

He promised a big focus on young people and women in the Budget. "This is the first complete budget of my third term. I can confidently say that in 2047, when India completes 100 years of Independence, India will fulfil its aim of 'Viksit Bharat'," he said.

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"In particular, Nari Shakti and women empowerment will be the centre of focus. Reform, perform, and transform will be our second area of focus," PM Modi added.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey today and present the Union Budget on Saturday in Parliament. This will be her eighth consecutive Budget speech.

The Budget session will be held in two parts. The first part will run from January 31 to February 13, while the second part will begin on March 10 and end on April 4.

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