PM Modi speaking in Lok Sabha (File Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply to the motion of thanks on the Presidential address to the joint session of Parliament today. PM Modi is likely to speak in Lok Sabha at 5 pm.
President Ram Nath Kovind had addressed the joint session of Parliament on January 31, the first day of the ongoing Budget Session.
Presenting key achievements of the Modi government ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, President Kovind had asserted that it has worked to build a "New India" after assuming power in 2014 and infused new hope when the nation was passing through "uncertain times".
During his over 60-minute address in the Central Hall of Parliament, Kovind spoke on issues ranging from Rafale jet deal and 10 per cent reservation for the general category poor to the triple talaq legislation, the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the state of economy.
Kovind described the 10 per cent quota as historic.
"Prior to the 2014 General Election, the country was passing through a phase of uncertainty. After the elections, my government assumed charge and vowed to build a New India. A New India with no place for imperfect, corrupt and inertia ridden systems," he said.