EVM zinda hai! Narendra Modi's jibe at INDIA bloc in NDA meet | 10 points

Chosen by the BJP-led NDA to serve a third term, Modi outlined a vision for the next decade focused on good governance, development, enhancing quality of life, and minimizing government interference.

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New Delhi: Narendra Modi, addressing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on June 7, emphasized his commitment to achieving consensus in all governmental decisions. He reaffirmed the NDA's dedication to the principle of 'nation first,' highlighting the alliance's organic and cohesive nature.

Chosen by the BJP-led NDA to serve a third term, Modi outlined a vision for the next decade focused on good governance, development, enhancing quality of life, and minimizing government interference. He stated that mutual trust underpins the alliance and that they are committed to the principle of 'sarv pantha sambhava' (equality of all sects). Modi is set to take his oath of office for the third time on June 9 at 6 PM.

Here are the top 10 key takeaways from his address:

1. Aims for consensus in all decisions

Modi, chosen to lead the BJP-led NDA for a third term, aims for unanimity in all government decisions. The NDA focuses on good governance, development, and minimizing government interference in citizens' lives.

2. Fully committed to nation

Modi declared his mission to elevate India, emphasizing his 24/7 availability and urging collective effort for national progress.

3. Investments in India is rising

PM Modi highlighted India's leadership in the green era and urged everyone to plant trees in honor of their mothers. He noted significant growth in respect and investments for India.

4. Empowering poor and middle class

PM Modi emphasized the government's dedication to competitive and cooperative federalism, prioritizing the empowerment of the poor and middle class to ensure a better quality of life for all.

5. Congress fails to reach 100 Seats

PM Modi criticized the Congress for not reaching 100 seats in the Lok Sabha polls over ten years, contrasting it with the NDA's success. He described the INDIA alliance as power-hungry and focused only on the 2024 elections.

6. Hope for opposition contribution

PM Modi described the 2024 Lok Sabha results as a victory for the NDA and expressed his desire for meaningful parliamentary debates and opposition participation in nation-building.

7. Odisha as a growth engine

PM Modi envisioned Odisha as a key growth engine for India over the next 25 years, associating the state's development with the blessings of Lord Jagannatha.

8. Consensus as a goal

PM Modi reiterated his commitment to achieving consensus in all government decisions and highlighted the NDA's principles of 'nation first', focusing on governance, development, and quality of life.

9. PM Modi on EVM controversy

PM Modi recounted how he asked about the status of EVMs amid election results, criticizing the opposition for undermining faith in India's democratic process by attacking the EVM system.

In his address, Modi stated that when results were announced on 4th June he was doing his work. Phone calls started coming in later. He added, "I asked someone, numbers are fine, tell me EVM zinda hai ki mar gaya. These people (Opposition parties) had decided to ensure that people stop believing in democracy and the democratic process of India."

Modi also alleged that they constantly kept abusing EVM.

10. Criticizes INDIA bloc on EVMs

PM Modi condemned the INDIA bloc for questioning EVMs and the Election Commission, asserting that such skepticism belongs to the past century and undermines technological advancements.