Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress in his speech at Rajya Sabha, warning that expecting development and inclusion from the party is a mistake. He praised President Draupadi Murmu's address as inspirational and addressed criticism towards Arvind Kejriwal. Modi focused on his government's commitment to constitutional protection and highlighted Congress's inaction on social justice issues.
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