Opposition walks outThe Opposition benches staged a walkout at the beginning of Mr. Modi’s speech. Speaking about the achievements of his government, the Prime Minister said that much of it was to correct the mistakes of the previous governments, which were more focused on vote-bank politics rather than development. “They will never be able to dig my grave, the blessings of the poor are with me,” he said. “Amid uncertainty, the EU and later the trade deal with the U.S. has made the world feel more confident about stability,” he said. The speech lasted 97 minutes, and the Rajya Sabha, in the absence of the Opposition, passed the Motion of Thanks to the President, concluding the debate.

Source: The Hindu February 05, 2026 20:48 UTC