The PM showcased his poetic side in Rajya Sabha today.
It was an extremely interesting address by PM Narendra Modi as he took the Congress to town, as he compared them to death, saying:"There is a funny thing about death, no one blames death. People blame the reason - like cancer, etc- why people died. Sometimes I feel Congress has a boon like that. It's always said "attack on opposition", never reported as "attack on Congress. Like death, Congress never gets a bad name. "
He also said: “This is the Upper House. There are stalwarts in this House amd what happens here influences other assemblies as well. This is a Chamber of Ideas and it must guide the nation. Coordination between both Houses is essential. Nation is waiting for us to pass many Bills. Let us pass those bills passed in the Lok Sabha as soon as possible and give impetus to India's progress. Effective and last mile delivery is what we are working on."
But the most interesting bit was when he ended up, quoting Safar Mein Dhoop to Hogi by Urdu poet Nida Fazli who was against partition and has often voiced his concern against communal riots, politicians and fundamentalism.
Choosing to end his speech with a poetic touch perhaps to signify the , Modi sang: “Safar mein dhuup to hogii jo chal sako to chalo, sabhii hain bheed mein tum bhii nikal sako to chalo. Kisii ke vaasate raahein kahaan badalati hain, tum apne aap ko khud hi badal sako to chalo. Yahaan kisi ko koi raasta nahin deta, mujhe giraake agar tum sambhal sako to chalo.”
Lyrics : Nida Fazli
Safar Mein Dhoop Hogi Jo Chal Sako To Chalo,
Sabhi Hai Bheed Mein TuM Bhi Nikal Sako To Chalo,
Idhar Udhar Kayi Manzil Hai Chal Sako To Chalo,
Bane Banaye Hai Saanche Jo Dhal Sako To Dhalo,
Kisike Waaste Raahein Kahan Badalti Hai,
TuM Apne Aapko Khud Hi Badal Sako To Chalo,
Yahan Kisiko Koi Raasta Nahi Deta,
Mujhe Gira Ke Agar TuM SaMbhal Sako To Chalo,
Yehi Hai Zindagi Kuch Khwaab, Chand UMMidein,
Inhi Khilono Se TuM Bhi Behal Sako To Chalo,
Har Ek Safar Ko Hai Mehfooz Raaston Ki Talash,
Hifazaton Ki Rawayat Badal Sako To Chalo,
Kahin Nahi Koi Suraj, Dhuan Dhuan Hai Fiza,
Khud Apne Aap Se Bahar Nikal Sako To Chalo...
And if you're interested here's another version by Chitra:
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