Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President Ram Nath Kovind's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday in the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. The address is expected to take place in the evening. the Budget session commenced with President Kovind's address to the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. During the speech, the President listed the government’s achievements amid the Covid-19 crisis, especially the steps to fight the pandemic and to aid farmers and women. He also called for more hard work to build a modern India by the centenary of Independence in 2047. President Kovind said the government is laying the foundation for the next 25 years with the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Aur Sabka Prayas' to make the country more self-reliant. The debate on the motion of thanks on his address began on February 2, with both the houses allotting 12 hours for it in the first half of the Budget session. While the members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) highlighted the achievements of the government, the opposition attacked the Centre, alleging failure on various counts including on price rise and unemployment.