New Delhi, Jan 31: As the Budget Session of 2025 commenced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the critical need for cooperation between state and central governments to ensure the nation’s collective success. Speaking to the media at the Parliament premises, he called for unified efforts in strengthening India’s future.
In his address, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Goddess Lakshmi, the symbol of prosperity and wisdom, acknowledging her blessings at the start of the Budget Session. He expressed prayers for the welfare of the country’s poor and middle-class communities, underlining the government’s commitment to their upliftment.
Reflecting on India’s monumental achievement of completing 75 years as a Republic, Modi noted that this milestone is a proud moment for every citizen, marking the nation’s prominence in the global democratic arena. He also thanked the people for re-electing him to office for a third consecutive term, stressing that this is the first full Budget Session of his new tenure. With confidence, he envisioned India becoming a developed country by 2047, coinciding with the centenary of its independence.
The Prime Minister emphasized that this session would serve as a stepping stone for the country’s rapid progress, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and investment, which form the backbone of India’s economic agenda. He also highlighted the upcoming discussions of historic bills and proposals aimed at bolstering the nation’s legal framework and empowering women through reforms.
Modi further reiterated that public participation is key to transformative governance and that cooperation between state and central authorities is crucial for progress. Drawing attention to India’s youthful population, he stressed that today’s youth will play a leading role in shaping the country’s future, benefiting from the country’s development in the years ahead.
In closing, the Prime Minister urged MPs to actively contribute to the session, acknowledging that the current generation of lawmakers, particularly the younger ones, has the golden opportunity to witness and shape the future of a developed India. He concluded with optimism, noting that this is the first session in the past decade not to be marred by external disturbances, marking a hopeful shift for the nation’s progress.
