Aug 05,2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that next five years are crucial for the country and it is significant that the country will have President and Vice-President of India from NDA during the period.
He said, the present government at the Centre got a clear majority in Lok Sabha after thirty years and can contribute in substantial measure to nation building with 2022 as the target in this regard.
The Prime Minister was speaking after releasing a compilation of speeches of NDA vice presidential nominee M Venkaiah Naidu at a function in Parliament House yesterday evening.
Mr Modi stressed on effective functioning of Parliament which is the collective responsibility of the members. He said, the Rajya Sabha needs to reflect on how it could guide the 125 crore Indians inspired by the spirit of discussions in the Constituent Assembly.
Referring to the concern among the people about functioning of legislatures, Mr. Modi also stressed the need to uphold the dignity of Parliament and its high traditions in which the members have a crucial role to play.
He said, by marking a vertical line against the name of Mr. Naidu in the ballot paper of Vice Presidential poll, NDA members resolve to stand by him like a rock for the next five years. (AIR NEWS)
