World Tilting Towards India After Trade Deals, Says PM Modi; Launches Sharp Attack on Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said recent trade agreements with major global partners had opened new opportunities for India’s youth and demonstrated that the world was increasingly “tilting towards India,” even as he launched a blistering attack on the Opposition for what he called its attempts to damage the country’s global image.
Speaking for nearly 100 minutes in the Rajya Sabha, Modi highlighted India’s growing international influence and cited recent trade deals with the European Union and the United States as evidence of rising global confidence in New Delhi.
“Big countries are eager to have trade relations with India. The entire world is praising these agreements,” he said. “After the EU deal, confidence in global stability increased. After the US deal, it grew even more.”
“My dream is to present a prosperous India to the next generation,” he added.
Describing India as an “Asha ki Kiran” (ray of hope), the Prime Minister said the country was emerging as a reliable global partner in a changing world order.
“After the Second World War, a new world order was formed. Now another is taking shape. Any unbiased observer will see that the world is tilting towards India,” he said.
Criticism of Previous Governments
Modi blamed past Congress-led governments for what he called a lack of vision and political will, arguing that his administration was still working to correct earlier mistakes.
“Why was India in a position where no one wanted to sign trade deals? What conditions did you create?” he asked, adding that a significant part of his government’s time was being spent on rebuilding global trust.
He accused the Congress of prioritising vote-bank politics over long-term development and said previous leaders lacked direction.
“If you analyse Independence Day speeches of Congress prime ministers, you will see no vision, no willpower,” he said.
Attacks on Opposition Parties
The Prime Minister also criticised several opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Left and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing them of neglecting public welfare.
He alleged that the TMC was protecting illegal immigrants and claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had insulted Sikhs by calling Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu a “traitor.”
Modi also accused the Congress of disrespecting the President and the Constitution, referring to disruptions in the Lok Sabha that prevented discussion on the President’s Address.
“It is shameful. It is an insult to the office of the President,” he said.
He further alleged that opposition members had insulted parliamentarians from marginalised communities and Assamese cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika.
Viksit Bharat and Demographic Advantage
Reiterating the government’s goal of building a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047, Modi said the coming decades would be decisive for the country’s future.
“The second half of this century will shape a developed India,” he said, pointing to India’s young population as a major advantage at a time when many developed nations are facing ageing populations.
He contrasted current economic growth with that during the United Progressive Alliance era, referring to the high levels of non-performing assets in the banking sector at the time.
On Governance, Security and Corruption
The Prime Minister accused past governments of political interference in banking and lending decisions and linked earlier administrations to major corruption scandals.
“Before 2014, phone calls decided loans. The poor were turned away,” he said.
He also criticised pressure on courts over issues related to illegal immigration and questioned whether such actions served the interests of Indian youth.
Taking a swipe at the Aam Aadmi Party, Modi said earlier governments were associated mainly with controversial “deals” such as the Bofors case.
Remarks on Political Rhetoric
Referring to slogans allegedly raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University and criticism directed at him, Modi said such rhetoric reflected deep political hostility.
“They talk about digging Modi’s grave. This shows hatred,” he said, taking aim at the Congress’s “Mohabbat ki Dukan” campaign.
He linked the criticism to his government’s decisions on Article 370, counter-terrorism measures and operations against extremism.
“They are frustrated by how Modi has survived and succeeded,” he said.
He also alluded to controversies surrounding the Gandhi surname, saying the public was now “teaching them a lesson.”
Political Context
Modi was addressing the Upper House a day after disruptions in the Lok Sabha prevented him from replying to the debate on the President’s Address. His speech reflected the ruling party’s broader strategy of highlighting economic achievements and international engagement while targeting the Opposition ahead of key political contests.
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