40 MPs conspiring to block development, says PM
September 11, 2015  19:16
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the Congress over the deadlock in Parliament, saying 40 MPs are "conspiring" to hamper the country's development against the wishes of 400 MPs which is an "insult" to democracy.


In a hard-hitting speech at a public meeting, he said he decided to share his feelings before the public because 'jan sabha' (public assembly) is above Lok Sabha where the government's voice was being "throttled" despite being given a massive mandate by the people. Time has come to spread awareness about democracy in the country and for the people to pressurise their representatives to do their work in Parliament by asking questions and debating issues and letting the Houses function, he said after inaugurating a slew of projects. The people will not forgive such opposition parties, Modi said.


"Beyond Lok Sabha is 'jan sabha' and that is why I am expressing my views here. Some people (opposition) are doing this just for their arrogance. There can be nothing more unfortunate than this. The people will not forgive these parties for their conduct in Parliament," he said.

"40 MPs are conspiring to block development of the country against the wishes of the 400 MPs," the Prime Minister said attacking Congress.
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