Modi's Address to Nation Criticized for Lack of National Focus

There is no doubt that the historic tradition of addressing the nation suffered a setback. Narendra Modi's address to the nation after the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill was not at all a Prime Ministerial speech. The speech was purely for political purposes and aimed at criticising the opposition. The tone and tenor of the speech was similar to that of a political leader. Narendra Modi addressed the nation virtually as a BJP leader, not as a Prime Minister. If history is to be reviewed, the address was addressed to warn the nation of any crisis in the country or any major decision of the government or for any reason. This speech was delivered by the constitutional head of the country or the Prime Minister of the government. Issues related to the interests of the entire nation were usually the subject of the address. The President also addressed the nation. The first example of the Prime Minister's address to the nation was Jawaharlal Nehru's historic speech at midnight to achieve independence. The new era began on 15 August 1947, reminding Nehru of India's responsibilities and commitments during the 1965 war with Pakistan. Lal Bahadur Shastri had addressed the nation in 1975 on behalf of Lal Bahadur Shastri.