"Some cannot tolerate India's progress unless it benefits them": PM Modi's indirect dig at opposition in I-Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an indirect attack on the opposition, said on Wednesday that while the nation is moving forward with a unified resolution, some people cannot «tolerate» the progress.
«We are moving forward with the same resolution, but there are some people who cannot tolerate progress or think of India's progress unless it benefits them. They want anarchy. The country needs to protect itself from this handful of pessimistic people,» the Prime Minister said during his address from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.
PM Modi noted that there are both external and internal challenges, and more such challenges are bound to come. «I want to say to such forces that India's development will not pose a threat to anyone. The world should not worry seeing India's development,» he added.
He also reiterated his commitment to fighting against corruption in India.
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«Corruption plagued India for years. We have waged war against corruption, and we will continue to fight against it. We have an honest approach and a dedication to the country. Despite all these people, we will strive to take this country forward and will never look back,» PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the country's progress never comes at the expense of others. «War is not our path. We are the country of Buddha. Despite all the challenges, we must move ahead. Can anyone
