Modi: The Prime Minister said the same things as Pandit Nehru said 60 years ago. So what has the Congress done for this countryIJ The media says this is the PM’s last I-day speech and he says “we have a long distance to cover.” Kis rocket mein chad kar fasla tai karoge, Pradhan Mantri Ji!
Internal Security
Singh: For relations with Pakistan to improve, it is essential that they prevent the use of their territory and territory under their control for any anti-India activity. Recently, there was a dastardly attack on our jawans on the line of Control with Pakistan. We will take all possible steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
Modi: On one hand Rashtrapatiji is saying that there should be a limit to our patience, but Rashtrapatiji what is the limit of this patienceIJ What is the border line for itIJ It has to be decided by the Government at the Centre. What is our limit and for how long we are going to keep tolerating, it should be defined. And it is not only the question of Pakistan, today the nation’s security is under threat.
Economy
Singh: In the recent months, there has been much discussion on the fact that last year our growth rate came down to 5 per cent. This is indeed true and we are trying our best to remedy the situation. However, it is not only our country that is facing economic difficulties. The last year has been difficult for the world economy as a whole. Major European nations are experiencing a slowdown these days. All over the world, there has been a slump in export markets. All developing countries have slowed down.
Modi: The PM should have told the nation how he will strengthen the rupee and the steps he will take to revive the economy. Instead, you blamed it on global recession and said India cannot be left untouched by global recession.
Food Bill
Singh: This is the largest effort of its kind in the whole world. We have been able to implement this law only because of the hard work of our farmers
Modi: Food Security Bill fails to increase the number of people who will benefit, it fails to increase the quantity of food, it fails to cut the price of food...And still you are claiming that it is good for the people.
Foreign Relations
Singh: We have strived for India’s voice to be heard loud and clear at the international level. We have strived to build a nation that is looked at with respect and honour by the whole world.
Modi: What has China doneIJ In a free, independent India today China comes and puts obstacles on our borders. It establishes itself on our territory!