Here are top quotes from the Prime Minister's speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In 2014, the vote share of the NDA was just 38 per cent, but In 2024, the vote share will go over 50 per cent and in the third term, the Indian economy will be third in the world."
The Prime Minister countered the Opposition parties' alliance and said, "A glue of selfish gains binds them and these parties are forming an alliance out of greed."
Prime Minister Modi pointed out rifts in the Opposition alliance and said, "In Kerala, the Left and the Congress are against each other but in Bengaluru, they are hugging each other."
"The Opposition parties can come 'paas-paas' (close to each other) but not 'saath-saath' (together)," the Prime Minister said.
At the grand meeting, the Prime Minister said, "Everyone knows India will face elections next year and countries think twice before signing deals with nations that are slated to go to polls but India's case is different and the US, Australia, France, and UAE are signing long-term deals with India."
At the grand meeting, which marked 25 years of the NDA, Prime Minister thanked his old allies and welcome new ones, he said, "Today Parkash Singh Badal and Bal Thackeray's real successors are with us," referring to the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiromani Akali Dal faction leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa.
The Prime Minister said NDA is filled with new energy and the letters represent New India, a Developed nation and the Aspiration of people and region.
"I assure you that I will leave no stone unturned in my hard work and efforts. Every particle of my body, every moment of my time is dedicated to the country," Prime Minister Modi said.
"The NDA was not formed to throw any government out of power, but to bring stability to the country," Prime Minister said.
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