Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday replied in the Lok Sabha on the motion of thanks to the President's address. Here are the highlights of PM Modi's speech:

1. Opposition is concerned that how our government is doing better than it.

2. If poverty had not been there, we would not have needed MGNREGA.

3. No one will deny that if Congress had helped the poor in 60 years, the poor wouldn't still be facing trouble.

4. We are mocking things like 'Make in India'? This is for the nation. If there are shortcomings it may be shared and discussed.

5. Parliament is not being allowed to function because of an inferiority complex. Opposition is not allowing some bright MPs speak in Parliament. MPs of smallers parties don't get opportunity to speak.

6. Why can't we have time set aside where only first time MPs can speak. This will bring a fresh perspective to proceedings.

7. Only women members should speak in the Parliament on International Women's day.

8. GST Bill is yours, now it is being stopped, PM said while looking at Congress leaders.

9. I want to share my thoughts, not as the PM but as someone who has entered Parliament for the first time.