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India has become a strong voice of Global South: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha, outlining a vision for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 while slamming the Congress party's historical governance. Highlighting India's role as a 'Vishva Bandhu,' the Prime Minister emphasized the nation's readiness to compete globally through structural reforms and future-ready policies. He detailed the transformation of the banking sector, contrasting current record profits with past 'phone banking' practices, and noted the success of Public Sector Undertakings and the Mudra Yojana. Modi underscored the shift from the Planning Commission model to the NITI Aayog approach, citing the Aspirational Districts Programme and the completion of major infrastructure projects like the Bogibeel Bridge and the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link. Addressing parliamentary conduct, he defended a Sikh member against allegations and condemned hostile slogans. The Prime Minister concluded by urging a focus on 'Made in India' quality to capture global opportunities, driven by the aspirations of 140 crore citizens rather than political survival.

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