7.7 pc growth rate despite West Asia crisis reflects India's inherent strength, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Indias economy has demonstrated its resilience by recording a 77 per cent growth rate despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia describing it as evidence of the countrys inherent strength and its determination to achieve new milestonesAddressing the media before the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament the Prime Minister also called for constructive debates in Parliament urging lawmakers to focus on meaningful discussions and national developmentPM highlights impact of West Asia crisisReferring to geopolitical tensions in West Asia PM Modi said the conflict has created significant challenges for countries like India that depend on imports for energy and other essential commoditiesEveryone is aware and the world is concerned about the threat of war in various regions The war in West Asia has posed a major crisis for nations like India which relies on others for its energy needs petrol diesel LPG fertilisers and chemicals However despite this India has maintained a growth rate of 77 per cent emerging as the fastestgrowing major economy in the worldThe Prime Minister said Indias economic performance during a period of global uncertainty reflects the countrys inherent strength and the determination to continue pursuing developmentCalls for meaningful Parliament discussionsWith the Monsoon Session commencing PM Modi said Parliament should provide fresh momentum to the countrys development journey through constructive debate and collective decisionmakingAgainst this backdrop the Monsoon Session is commencing the nation has gathered momentum and the spirit of Parliament infuses fresh energy into that pace A positive spirit is very essential for achieving the countrys goalHe said experienced parliamentarians irrespective of political affiliation have an important role to play in guiding the nationOur Parliament also has many experienced parliamentarians regardless of their party affiliation At a time like this both Parliament and the nation need their experience and knowledge Therefore I believe the need of the hour is the functioning of Parliament meaningful discussions and a collective resolve to take the nation forwardYouth expect Parliament to deliverThe Prime Minister said the aspirations of Indias youth require Parliament to function effectively and support the countrys development agendaThe countrys youth who are full of aspirations demand that we move forwardHe also stressed the importance of providing a platform for voices committed to national developmentToday it is the demand of the hour that the voice of those filled with national dedication and living for national devotion gets a proper platform in the House May they raise their voices to provide direction to the nation and therefore I hope and I am firmly confident that where there are facts and where there is logic there is no place for creating a stormUrges MPs to engage in constructive debatePM Modi urged Members of Parliament to participate actively in debates based on facts and evidence saying every viewpoint should be given an opportunity to be heardWhen arguments and evidence are solid one can effectively convey their message even in a composed manner I hope that the discussions in the House will benefit from such reasoning and evidence May every voice have a chance to be heard and may every concept receive due respect I encourage all Members of Parliament to engage wholeheartedly in the proceedings of the HouseThe Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday and is scheduled to continue until August 13 with several key legislative and policy issues expected to be taken up for discussionWith inputs from IANS