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Reply to the Motion of Thanks Parliament

Four decades old record
broken in Jammu and Kashmir
The figures of the recently held Lok Sabha elections
show that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have
broken the record of the last four decades. The people
of Jammu and Kashmir have accepted the Constitution
of India, democracy, and the Election Commission. In
the last few decades, multiple bandhs, protests, blasts,
and terror activities had eclipsed the democracy in
Jammu & Kashmir. The people of Jammu and Kashmir
have shown their unwavering faith in the Constitution
and decided their future. The fight against terrorism
in Jammu and Kashmir is now in its final stage. The
government is working hard to destroy the terrorist
The people of the country have given us an network and the people of Jammu and Kashmir are
opportunity for the third time. This is the blessing helping the country in this fight.
of crores of people of the country to take the
resolution of developed India to success. Hope for peace is a definite possibility in Manipur
The government is steadfastly making efforts to improve
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
the situation in Manipur. More than 11 thousand FIRs
democracy. Even today, the first choice of the people of were registered during and after the unrest in Manipur
India in this fight to save the Constitution is the present and more than 500 criminals have been arrested.
government. On the atrocities committed on the country Incidents of violence in Manipur are on a constant
during the Emergency, PM Modi said that the spirit of downward trajectory, meaning the hope for peace was
the Constitution was tampered with by changing the a definite possibility in Manipur. Schools, colleges,
38th, 39th, and 42nd Constitutional Amendments along offices, and other institutions are functioning normally
with a dozen other articles. The period of Emergency in Manipur. PM Modi said that the central and state
was not just a political issue but it was also related governments are talking to all stakeholders to ensure
to India's democracy, Constitution, and humanity. peace and harmony in Manipur. The Home Minister
Recalling the condition of minorities in Muzaffarnagar himself led the peace efforts from the front by being in
and Turkman Gate during the Emergency, PM Modi said Manipur. Even the senior officials were pressed into the
with sadness that many people who left their homes task of finding solutions to the problems and ensuring
after the Emergency never returned. peace. Whereas in the past, President's rule has been
imposed in Manipur 10 times since independence.
The fight against corruption is not Regarding the social conflict that lasted for five years
an election issue but a 'mission' in Manipur since 1993, PM Modi said that the situation
The allegation of misuse of enforcement agencies by needs to be handled with wisdom and patience.
the government is baseless. PM Modi said that there
are many examples of misuse of investigative agencies India leading the revolution in semiconductor
in previous governments. For the present government, and electronics manufacturing
the fight against corruption is not an election issue but a India is leading the next revolution in semiconductor and
mission for PM Modi. The present government has given electronics manufacturing. States have been encouraged
full freedom to the investigative agencies to take strict to compete in development, good governance, policy-
action against corruption. The government has assured making, job creation, and attracting foreign investment.
the youth of the country that strict action is being taken Every state of India has an opportunity when the world
against those who play with the future of the country and is knocking on India’s doors. States have an opportunity
will not let them go unpunished. The central government to contribute and benefit from India's growth story.
is working to strengthen the entire system so that the Competition among states will help the youth as new
youth can showcase their potential confidently. employment opportunities will be created. n

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