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Narendra Modi speech today at Dainik Jagran's Jagran Forum expressed 'sorrow' over fresh Parliament disruptions and asserted that democracy cannot function at the 'whims and fancies' of anyone, in a veiled dig at continuing protests by the Congress. PM Modi added that everyone must feel that he or she is working for the country's progress. Here are top 5 noteworthy points: (AP)
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1. "Our definition of democracy cannot be restricted to elections and government only. Democracy is strengthened by Jan Bhagidari (people's participation)," said Narendra Modi. (AP)
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2. "I want to make India's development journey a 'mass movement'" and that, "everyone must feel he or she is working for India's progress," said Narendra Modi. (AP)
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3. "People only talk about GST and Parliament but there are also several other measures for the poor that are pending in parliament," said Narendra Modi. (AP)
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4. "Mahatma Gandhi brought a big change in the freedom struggle. He made it a 'Jan Andolan' – (mass movement). The first thing is to have faith in the people and their strengths," said Narendra Modi. (AP)
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5. "Due to Parliament not running this time a particular law is also stuck, which we have brought to enhance the bonus amount of the poor in jobs from Rs 3,500 to Rs 7,000. This also seeks to increase the salary ceiling for giving bonuses from the existing Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000. Is this not directly a work for the poor?", said Narendra Modi.(AP)
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