New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Noting that the first quarter of the 21st century is over and the second quarter will be as decisive as the second quarter of India's freedom struggle in the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the country is marching speedily towards Viksit Bharat.

Replying to the motion of thanks on the President's Address in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said that the world is rapidly progressing toward a new global order.

"When we analyse the current situations and circumstances objectively and without political bias, it becomes evident that there is a growing inclination toward India. As a Vishwamitra and Vishwabandhu, India has emerged as a trusted partner for many countries," he said.

"The first quarter o...