In a scathing attack on the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the UPA era between 2004-2014 of being a lost decade for India. He took aim at the party, saying that the UPA's hallmark was to turn every opportunity into a crisis. However, PM Modi declared that 2030 will be India's decade, highlighting the country's stability, growing global reputation, increasing capability, and new possibilities. He contrasted the UPA era with the current state of the nation, saying that while inflation was in double digits during the UPA government, India is now experiencing growth and progress. In a speech delivered in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi also highlighted the scandals and terror attacks that plagued the country during the UPA era, painting a picture of a decade marked by instability and crisis. He emphasized the stark contrast between the past and the present, and presented a vision of a bright future for India in the coming decade.
