New Delhi, July 21: The two-day special session of Parliament for the trust vote began on Monday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh moving the trust vote invoking the couplets of Guru Gobind Singh sounding the victory bugle.
“I have no doubt that the people of India will consider what we have done and will reaffirm their trust in us. We will win the trust vote,” said a confident PM.
The PM started out with moving a one-line motion saying: “That this House expresses its confidence in the Council of Ministers.”
Taking the Left leaders along in his note of thanks, “Today our government completes four years. If we are here for four years the credit goes to all the leaders of the UPA including its chairperson of Sonia Gandhi, Jyoti Basu, Harkishen Singh Surjeet, and M Karunanidhi,” adding, “It’s their vision and their sagacity that we were able to function properly.”
Rebutting the opposition tirade about India acquiescing to the US, the PM said that I would like to assure that every decision, every initiative that we have taken is in the best interest of the country and people.
A pensive PM then, understanding the mood of the nation, cautiously added that the government understands that the session has been convened at a time when the government is tackling the inflation and is concerned about the common man.
Regarding the opposition faced by him over his decision to go ahead with the nuke deal, the PM said, “I had earlier said that I would come to Parliament and seek its approval after IAEA and NSG negotiations get over. This was my solemn assurance.”
“The vote has been sought as the Left withdrew support over the issue. The intimation came during my tour to Japan for the G8 meet. But as soon as I came to know of it I assured the President that I will seek the trust vote as soon as possible,” added the PM.
Keen to affirm his legacy the PM said, “The responsibility given to me as PM required that I take decisions in the best interest of the nation. I have no doubt that the people of India will consider what we have done and reaffirm their trust in us.”
On the allegations that the Congress has sold the country to the US, the PM said, “I have no doubt that the Congress is the most patriotic party. I assure the nation that we have been inspired by the legacy of the freedom struggle and the pledge of Rajiv Gandhi that we have to prepare the country for the 21st century.”
He then went on quote Guru Gobind Singh to the delight of the cheering treasury benches.
Deh Shiva Var Mohe, Shubh Karman Se Kabhoon Na Taroon Kabhoon Na Daroon, Jab Jaye Laroon, Nishchay Kar Apni Jeet Karoon Aru Sikh Ho Apne Hi Mun Ko Eh Lalach Ho Gun To Uchro Jab Aav Ki AudhNidan Baney Ati Hi Ran Main To Jujh Maro
(O Lord grant me this boon, that I may never avoid doing a good deed. Never shall I fear the enemy when I go into the battlefield and always ensure my victory . That I may teach myself this greed alone, to learn only Thy praises. And when the last days of my life come, I may die in the might of the battlefield.)
Top leaders of the Congress as also its supporting parties are expected to participate in the discussion; young Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is expected to be one of the key leaders today.
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