On 29 July 1969, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi delivered a speech in Lok Sabha on the nationalisation of 14 banks, saying the move was 'totally justified to ensure that hopes and aspirations of millions of our people are not sacrificed'.
On 27 April 2002, then-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered a speech at the annual session of the Confederation of Indian Industry, assuring the completion of Golden Quadrilateral and telling businessmen how deep and strong the roots of Indian secularism are.
On 26 May 1949, Constituent Assembly member Tajamul Hussain argued against the idea of reservation for Muslims, adding that such measures would do ‘more harm than good’.
On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.
On 4 April 1968, Bansgaon MP Molhu Prasad delivered a speech in the Lok Sabha on the atrocities against the Scheduled Castes and their negligible representation despite reservation.
On 10 October 1998, Kanshiram addressed the First World Dalit Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he spoke about the impossibility of caste annihilation. 'Caste is the creation of some people. And it is created with a purpose. That purpose still remains.'
On 29 November 1948, when the Constituent Assembly discussed untouchability, Dakshayani Velayudhan argued that the best way to address it was through sustained state propaganda.
On 30 August 1947, Constituent Assembly member Purnima Banerji moved to add a new paragraph in Clause 16 to promote comparative religious education in schools. But the move failed.
On 16 December 1957, Lok Sabha MP Feroze Gandhi spoke how the Life Insurance Corporation invested nearly Rs 1.25 crore to help Calcutta-based stock speculator Haridas Mundhra who was in financial difficulties.
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