Opposition Creating False Sense Of Despondency: PM Modi At Mega Show

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a short speech that wrapped up a six-hour mega celebration of his government's two years in office, on Saturday lacerated the opposition for what he called its "obstructionist agenda" versus the government's "development agenda". He also accused the opposition of creating "a false atmosphere of despondency".

He sought that his government's work in the last two years be compared to that done by the previous Congress-led UPA government's, dismissing the opposition's criticism of him saying, "Those who earlier looted the nation are not enthused by this government...We stopped corruption, of course they criticise me."

The Congress has charged the Modi government with not delivering on promises and suffering dismal failures in its two years in power.

The Prime Minister said his government's performance has been carefully analysed in the last 15 days and "In the process we have got renewed faith and enthusiasm. The blessings of the people are also increasing."

It was important in a democracy to analyse everyone's work, the PM said, adding, "But we can't make a mistake of creating a false atmosphere of despondency."

He highlighted his government's key achievements, leaving the detailing to his ministers who participated in panel discussions on subjects like the economy, infrastructure and education over more than five hours from 5 pm on Saturday at a mega show titled "Ek nayi subah or a new morning", at Delhi's India Gate.  

The show,  telecast live by the state-run Doordarshan, also featured A-listers from Bollywood speaking on development themes, including superstar Amitabh Bachchan who participated in a segment on the girl child.

"The people of India have placed their faith in us. We've left no stone unturned in our hard work. We dream of Team India," the Prime Minister said, promising that, "This is just the beginning. A new morning."