Indian PM Modi addresses nation ahead of Winter Session of Parliament, takes veiled jibe at opposition
Indian PM Narendra Modi. Photograph:( ANI )
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"Some people who have been rejected by the people are constantly trying to control the Parliament through hooliganism by a handful of people," Modi said.
"Some people who have been rejected by the people are constantly trying to control the Parliament through hooliganism by a handful of people," Modi said.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on Monday (Nov 25) ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament. Prime Minister Modi said that this session of Parliament was special in several ways.
"...and the most important thing is the beginning of the 75th year of the Constitution. Tomorrow, in the Samvidhan Sadan, everyone will celebrate the 75th year of our Constitution."
PM Modi takes veiled dig at Opposition
During his address, Modi also took a veiled dig at the opposition parties in India.
"Some people who have been rejected by the people are constantly trying to control the Parliament through hooliganism by a handful of people," Modi said.
#WATCH | #ParliamentWinterSession | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "The public has to reject them (Opposition) again and again...It is a condition of democracy that we respect the feelings of the people and work hard day and night to live up to their hopes and expectations.… pic.twitter.com/pNHKtcXYxF
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2024
"The people of the country count all their actions and when the time comes, they also punish them. But the most painful thing is that the new parliamentarians bring new ideas, new energy and they do not belong to any one party but to all parties," he added.
"Some people usurp their rights and they do not even get the opportunity to speak in the House...But those who have been continuously rejected by the people 80-90 times do not allow discussions to take place in the Parliament," the prime minister further said.
He pointed out that the opposition neither respected the spirit of democracy nor understood the importance of people's aspirations.
What is expected during the Winter Session of Parliament?
The Winter Session began on Monday and may conclude by December 20. Amid the ruckus, the session was adjourned till Wednesday morning.
There will be no sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, to commemorate "Constitution Day."
Several issues will be discussed, including the Waqf Act (Amendment). Opposition parties would corner the central government on the Adani bribery case, and the ongoing violence in Manipur.
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Earlier, Indian Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that the Centre was ready to discuss any topic while calling for a peaceful session of Parliament.
On Sunday, an all-party meeting was held. Addressing reporters, Rijiju said that a total of 42 leaders from 30 political parties were present at the meeting.
"There are many topics. Everyone has asked for discussion on some topics but we want that there should be a good discussion in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha," he added.
