Urging parliamentarians during the Budget session to send a message of “strength, commitment to democracy, and respect for decisions taken through democratic processes” on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (January 29, 2026) said India is emerging as a ray of hope for the world. The current time, Mr. Modi said, was not for obstruction but one of resolve. In his customary remarks ahead of the Budget session, the PM asserted that India was moving rapidly on the “reform express”, and thanked parliamentarians for contributing their positive energies to the unveiling of reforms. The Budget session of Parliament marked the culmination of the first quarter of the 21st century, and the beginning of the next quarter, Mr. Modi said. The FTA at the start of this quarter reflected the bright future of India’s youth and the promising directions ahead, Mr. Modi said.

Source: The Hindu January 29, 2026 13:15 UTC