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Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the debate on the ‘Parliamentary journey’ of 75 years as the five day special session began.
As PM Modi is widely listened to and his oratorial skills are unmatched, what he said about the past seven decades of India’s democracy or its Parliament pretty much is what the Gen Z would remember. They are the ones who will buy this narrative.
While the political meanings of the what the Prime Minister said today will be analyzed and dissected for times to come, there can hardly be any disagreement that Narendra Modi today has emerged to be a global statesman and someone who has firm belief in democracy and people’s right to criticize.
That he is leading the nation to a much bigger, grander, modern styled but also traditional Parliament premises should be appreciated at a time when the world’s democracies are faltering and there is definite breakdown of trust in national and international relations globally.
That his government is leading the country to a new Parliament premises on the day Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, speaks volumes about his faith in the Indian ancient wisdom and Sanatan Dharma. It is by no means a coincidence that this historic shift is being orchestrated on a Hindu festival day.
