Modi voices confidence over winning 2019 polls; calls Rahul childish


New Delhi, Jul 21 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly hit out at Congress President Rahul Gandhi accusing him of arrogance, negativity, childish conduct and a burning desire to become PM.

Modi said he was extending best wishes to the Congress and other opposition parties to bring another no-confidence motion in 2024.

Modi replied to the debate on no-confidence motion, moved by TDP's Jayadev Galla, against the government in the Lok Sabha, said the Congress lacked self-confidence and had no faith in Chief Justice of India, Election Commission, Electronic Voting Machines, Reserve Bank of India and programmes like Swachh Bharat.

The motion was defeated by 325 votes to 126.

Modi highlighted the work done by his government for different sections including farmers, youth, women and weaker sections to boost BJP's prospects in the state elections later this year and the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Replying to barbs of Gandhi, Modi said he is "kaamdar" and "not a naamdar" and could not see him in the eye.

"They have confidence in nothing. Today the nation has seen the negativity expressed by some members. India saw how some people are so deeply opposed to development. What we saw among members of the opposition was sheer arrogance. The only thing they have to say-remove Modi. To remove one Modi, see who all they are trying to bring together," he said.

Modi, who was loudly cheered by treasury benches, attacked Gandhi over his remarks on Doklam stand off with China and the Rafale fighter jet deal with France.

"One of the leaders spoke about Doklam. The same leader, who believed the Chinese Ambassador over our forces. What have we come to? Everything does not merit a childish conduct. Due to one careless allegation in the House on Rafale, both nations had to release statements. My appeal to the Congress is please do not bring politics in national security," the Prime Minister said.

He alleged the Congress had described the surgical strike of 2016 as "jumla strike". "We have seen how the Army chief was insulted by their leaders. You have called surgical strike a jumla strike, the country will not forgive you. You can abuse Modi but not the forces. Stop insulting the jawans of India," he said.

Modi, who spoke for nearly 90 minutes alos attacked UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her remarks on Wednesday that the opposition had the numbers in the no-confidence vote.

"See her arrogance. I was reminded about 1999 when she stood outside Rashtrapati Bhavan and said-we have 272 and more are joining us. She destabilized Atal Ji's government and never formed one herself," he said.

He blamed the Congress for the huge non-performing assets of banks, saying that loans disbursed had increased to Rs 52 lakh crore during UPA rule.

"I want to tell you about the NPA problem. Much before Internet Banking, Congress Party invented Phone Banking and this caused the NPA mess. A phone call would get loans for their cronies and the nation suffered," he said.

Referring to the triple talaq bill, Modi said the government stands with the Muslim women in their quest for justice.

He also condemned mob lynchings and said any instance of violence brings shame to the nation. "I will once again urge the state governments to punish those who indulge in violence."

Modi said India is seeing the record pace of work in various sectors such as roads and railways.
"We are here because we have the blessings of 125 crore Indians."

Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi over winking to a party colleague after hugging him, Modi said: "The entire nation saw what the eyes did. It is clear in front of everyone. In the morning, the voting was not over, the debate was also not over one member comes running to me saying - Utho Utho Utho...

"What is his hurry to come to power? Let me tell this member it is the people who elected us. That is how we have come here," he said referring to Gandhi coming to hug him.

Countering Gandhi's jibe that Modi was not a "chowkidar" but a "bhagidaar" in the gains of corporates, Modi said he was a bhagidar in the march of poor for development, but not a "saudagar" or "thekedar" like the Congress.

He also accused the Congress of practicing the politics of "emotional blackmailing Dalits and the deprived".

"There is a conspiracy to push the country towards violence. These were the people who made fun of Baba Ambedkar but are now singing his praises. Whoever came in front of the dreams and aspirations of one family was pushed to the sidelines."

He blamed the Congress for partition between India and Pakistan and said the country was still suffering because of that.

He slammed Congress over the way it had bifurcated Andhra Pradesh and said the government was committed towards its development as also of Telangana.

  

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  • CHANDRA, MUMBAI

    Sun, Jul 22 2018

    Why to blame RG ? Those strategist Congress men who tutored him for the ( theatrical) speech he delivered in the Parliament and also (ill) advised him to carry out the pre-planned 'Modi-hug', should have as well taught him how to execute both the tasks at least in a dignified manner, maintaining the decorum of the House. Of course, they would not have expected RG to be in such a hurry to ask his fellow Congress men inside the House " Did I not perform this time as you expected ?", by winking his eyes in front of the naughty cameras...

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  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    pappu should realise that , its Modi he is dealing , not some state congress leader who is at the mercy of the Italian family.

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  • Dr. Shankar Narayan, Mangaluru/Abu Dhabi

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Rahul Gandhi this time have practised very well for his speech in front of a mirror. But one thing he forgot was the main agenda of No confidence motion. At this rate, Congress may not cross the NOTA in 2019 Parliamentary election.

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  • kp, udupi

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    pappu was walking towards PM by acting pm to wake up from his seat which was deliberate to insult the PM position. Later PM said in floor that Pappu can't even vacate his position in 2024.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    We require leader with clear objects and clarity in the duties as PM

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Once a Pappu always a Pappu
    Once a FEKU always a FEKU.

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  • robert, shirva

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Once slaves will always slaves .....................................

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  • Jacob Mendonsa, Shankerpura

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Feku Slaves will always be Feku Slaves!

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  • mahesh, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    What a fool pappu made of himself infront of the whole world.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Finally Honest Wins ...

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Don't talk like Pappu .
    Hug you Hug. DON'T Wink afterwards.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Winking is not a Sin Bhandhu, ask Priya Varrier..

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Misquithaa....
    All good work done was lost by that wink!
    The walk towards PM...All unecessary...
    Because of that wink he became Pappu Warrier now..
    Where to wink also he does not know!
    Priya knew when and where to wink....
    I also know Ok?
    Pappu ?Pappu doesn't ..So what kind of leader??

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  • MN, Mangalore.

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    The cat is out of the bag...But Someone had said the tiger will be out of cage ( we have numbers ..)

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  • Sunny shetty, kundapur

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    What a fantastic Reply to Congress by our Great PM.

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    ..its TDP motion against BJP but its Congress which is embarrassed by its leader action..he is childish..when he will will mature, how many days he will try to hang on other shoulders..Congress wont recover if he is president..its a waste..now a days he not allowing other senior leaders to speak, he himslef jumping ending up with comedy circus..

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  • Chetan Serrao, Bangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    BJP will win 2019 polls with 350+ seats which includes many seats Orissa, West Bengal, Kerala & other north eastern states. People have never before confidence in the history of Hindustan in MODI led BJP more than any other parties. All opposition are corrupt parties, they are neither bothered about the people nor state or the country. They are bothered about only their families & dynasty.
    I have full faith in MODI with whatever decision he takes which is always in favour of the Country. I will make sure my family, friends, well wishers vote for BJP in 2019 general elections. I need safe, secure, prosperous country for my next generation because we have struggled a lot in this nation due to corrupt regime which ruled this nation for 60 years. We cannot afford to repeat the same mistake of our elders.

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  • Tinto, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    RG looked like a joker yesterday.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Opposition Lost but Rahul Gandhi was 'Man of the Match' ...

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Honest observations will reveal
    1.That he was no Match
    2.Came across one who could not control a wink
    3 Caused a flutter in diplomatic relations with France by uttering a lie
    4 The way he walked towards the PM was,like a PETTY PETTIST from the slums
    5 That he still cannot master Hindi
    a)PM baar me jaathen Hain
    b)Akaali Dal ki Mahilaa mujh ko dekhar muskurayee
    And all that stuff...
    Having no hatred is OK but you have to have stuff to be a leader ,great orator
    Man of the match !!Ho
    Even a fifth substitute would've fared better
    He had left the Congress and entire opposition in despair
    He is BJPs best weapon
    Instead of hugging Modiji he should take lessons from him as to how to speak

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Rahul Gandhi spoke the truth which FEKU's could not Digest ...

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Looks like in 2018 Bhandarkar is still living in the world of BJP fantasy that is all fake.

    2014 it was gujarat model, black money, corruption and acche din but now in 2018 and 2019 it will b e hindu muslim and religion.

    All 4 issues of GM, BM, Corruption and AD has all disappeared. The PM of India has never spoken honesty other than telling lies. A man who is still afraid to disclose his degree and respect his wife will never respect any Indian.

    BJP has shifted the goal post from 2019 to 2022 for all good things but the people of India have realised to stop it in 2019

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Baab Eric
    Please do not bother about the Fantasy world I am living in.That is not the question now.
    The question is where is the Opposition?
    Our country needs it the most.
    The Congress President goes off tangent any given time,speaks rubbish and acts foolish.
    You expect any one in his right senses to support nonsense?
    You as supporters target only a person seem.Paranoid about him and have no agenda or vision and only criticize him.This won't help.
    You set goal posts then ,have a vision and move forward if you want to achieve
    Don't pick out on.me and my fantasy ...It's not gonna help your cause

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    You are right! In 2019 it will be a game of religion. This game of playing with religions was initiated by the Congress, favouring and appeasing one at the expense of the other. In 2019 you see how religion will play with them. Better you come out of the fantasy world.

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  • Shankar, LONDON

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Kaho dilse, NaMo firse.....#ModiFor2019

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  • Ganesh Shenoy, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Modi is a powerful elephant compared to pappu mosquito...

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Remember that even a small ant or insect enters the ear of the elephant it can be destroyed completely. So RG will be enough to defeat BJP in 2019 through love and respect and not through hate and violence that BJP preaches.

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Like Surjewala rightly said BJP is playing 3D game of Diversion, Damning lies and Deception. Rahul is truly a child in front of Feku in this dirty game.

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  • Deva, Pilar

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    I remember Rabbit and tortoise story..................

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  • Valerian D'Souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Future is always uncertain.
    No confidence motion introduced by opposition was not well planned or well equipped, whereas ruling Govt did its home work well.
    Some times facing strong challenges and insults is good for Rahul for they become turning point in life.
    Such incidents, may awaken him and make him a stronger leader in future.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    We saw you Nervous & Restless Yesterday ...

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  • Sampath, India

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    He was...and he was blushing when Modi called him childish....seems like he lost his balance....

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    He refused to get up while Rahul hugged him because the floor was already wet ...

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  • Supreeth, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    how do you know that ? Did you go there to clean it?

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Because he refused to get up ...

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  • Bhakthas, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    High definition zamana, my friend..

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    PM Modi gets up to hug people like Nawaz Sharif ex-pak PM. PM Modi flies to Pak to meet Pak PM and hug and have biryani. He will not hug Indians or even allow them to come closer as PM Modi is the PM of the world excluding India.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Eric Coelho, Mangalore,
    Narendra Modi is an NRI ( Not Required Indian) ...

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