PM Modi Takes Aim at Opposition 'Naraaz Fufas' in SRCC Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a speech at Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) centenary celebrations to sharply criticise the opposition, framing them as perpetual naysayers against a backdrop of national progress.

Drawing a contrast between the challenges of 2013 and India's current standing, PM Modi referred to his Independence Day address, where he had coined the term "Dimagi Naxals" for his critics. He likened this to administering a "homoeopathic pill," suggesting it had provoked a reaction but ultimately exposed their true nature to the public.

He described two categories of people in the country: those who channel society's power into national strength, and those who act as "Naraaz Fufa" (angry uncles) on every issue. He cited opposition to projects like the world's largest statue, bullet trains, UPI, and the new Parliament, as well as a memorial for army heroes, as examples of this reflexive criticism.

Addressing the students, PM Modi argued that India is now more economically and socially secure than before 2014. He recalled the 2013 Kedarnath disaster, the 2008 banking crisis, and the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, stating that the then-government took no action. He acknowledged that his own government faced major crises, including COVID-19 and geopolitical conflicts, but asserted that the country's resilience had thwarted those who wished India ill.

The Prime Minister highlighted the expansion of global trade, noting free trade agreements signed with nearly 40 countries in the last decade, which he said opens new opportunities for the youth. He expressed confidence in the younger generation's ambitions, noting a shift from the past where startups and space ventures were not common dreams.

He encouraged students to aspire for Indian-owned global firms and concluded with a poetic call for collective resolve towards a self-reliant and developed India.