Home Minister Amit Shah said the no-confidence motion by opposition parties against the Narendra Modi government had the ulterior motive of deceiving the people of the country. Shah said both Parliament and the people have trust in the government.

In his speech in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, he said opposition introduces no-trust votes to assess the government’s strength in the House.

Amit Shah said the Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government was the first post-Independence government to secure a two-thirds majority achieved through the confidence of the people twice. PM Modi holds the distinction of being the most industrious prime minister since independence as he worked long hours, almost 17 hours a day, for the welfare and development of the country.

Shah said PM Modi raised the slogan, “Corruption, quit India; dynastic politics, quit India; appeasement, quit India.” He said the no-trust motion revealed the true character of alliances and compared it to PV Narasimha Rao’s tenure when a such a vote led to a bribery scandal, landing several leading politicians in jail.

Attacking the Congress, the Home Minister said the party enjoyed a long 35-year tenure in power, leaving an indelible mark through various decisions. Similarly, within the span of nine years under the NDA, more than 50 significant resolutions have been enacted, which will also be etched in history.

Over three decades, the country endured dynastic politics, corruption, and caste-based divisions, all of which Prime Minister Modi effectively dismantled, ushering in an era of performance-driven politics.

Shah said the people of India are vigilant, well-informed, and astute. While the government prioritises the politics of development, other parties resort to enticements to safeguard their government and principles. In contrast to  Congress’ loan waivers amounting to Rs 70,000 crore, the NDA government’s approach favours avoiding loans altogether. Through the direct transfer benefit scheme, the government has extended benefits to individuals without indulging in giveaways.

India confronted the challenges posed by Covid-19 ably through a collaborative effort between Central and state governments. Nonetheless, the opposition targeted the government over vaccine distribution, labelling it Modi vaccine, Shah recalled.

The Home Minister said under PM Modi’s leadership, the ban on the Popular Front of India was enforced, accompanied by extensive raids conducted across the country. Furthermore, cases involving attacks on diplomatic missions in London, Ottawa, and San Francisco were handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

Shah acknowledged the opposition’s concern over the unabating violence in Manipur. The Home Minister claimed the government’s distress over the situation surpasses that of the opposition. While referring to the parading of naked Manipuri women, Shah said it was a source of collective shame for our society but said it was disgraceful to exploit them for political gain.

Right from the outset, Shah said the government was open to a thorough discussion on Manipur, but the opposition showed reluctance towards dialogue, instead opting solely for protest. 

Shah said that since May 3, 152 people have been killed in the ongoing violence in Manipur. Shah implored the Meitei and Kuki communities to abstain from violence, emphasizing that dialogue remained the sole path to resolution.

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