'Acche Din Are Here', Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The criticism against the land bill is politically motivated. In fact, changes made by us correct serious flaws in the earlier legislation. Our bill focuses on benefiting the farmer and balancing the long-term interests of the nation.

The world is changing fast. Even farmers need canals to irrigate, roads to transfer products from farms to markets. They need hospitals, schools and houses. Farmers want modern amenities in their vicinity and jobs in formal sectors for their sons and daughters. This is what the bill strives to do while safeguarding the interests of farmers.

While assessing the government on strict parameters, people have given us high marks. You cannot imagine, what would have been the level of price rise and corruption, had this government not assumed the power. Prices have come down, that too in adverse weather conditions, 'Achhe din' have already been heralded but some people are trying to belittle and tarnish our performance.

We stand for every one of the 1.25 billion Indians regardless of caste or creed, and we will work for the progress of every one of them. Every faith in our country has equal rights; it is equal not just before the law, but also before society.

Some unfortunate comments have been made, which were totally uncalled for. Our Constitution guarantees religious freedom to every citizen and that is not negotiable. I have said this before and I say it again: any discrimination or violence against any community will not be tolerated. My position on this is very clear: Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas.