Declaring a war on black money and corruption, PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the first time after he hurled the demonetisation bomb on November 8. From attacking the previous government for their negligent attitude to reiterating call for support from public till December 30, the speech was a charged one.
This was also the third instance when the PM was overcome with emotion and broke down on stage as he talked about the sacrifices he made for the country.
Here are the 10 best quotes from his speech at Goa:
- I also want to talk about something else in Goa-on November 8 many people of India slept peacefully & a few are sleepless even now
- I was not born for sit on a chair of high office. Whatever I had, my family, my home…I left it for the nation
- I know the forces who are up against me. They may ruin me because their loot of 70 years is in trouble, but I am prepared
- The steps taken were not a display of arrogance. I have also lived in poverty and understand the problem of people. This suffering is for 50 days; After cleanliness, not even a mosquito can fly.
- Those involved in big scams, now have to stand in long queues to take out Rs 4,000
- Those who want to do politics can do it. Those who are affected by this can cry and make noise but my honest countrymen, please support me for the next 50 days.
- You’ll be shocked to know that many MPs asked me not to make PAN mandatory for any purchase of jewellery
- If any money that was looted in India and has left Indian shores, it is our duty to find out about it
- Its said Akbar had nine jewels in his cabinet, I am proud to say I have many including the valuable Parrikar ji from Goa
- This is not the end; I have more projects in mind to eradicate corruption