PM Modi says, ‘No drama in Parliament, do work !’

PM Modi urges the Opposition at the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament

New Delhi – “Parliament is not a place for drama; it is a place for delivery,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday in his customary remarks ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament. “For some time now, our Parliament is being used either as a warm-up arena for elections or as an outlet for frustration after defeat,” PM Modi went on to allege, referring to the Opposition.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament ahead of the Winter Session, he said the session must not become a stage for political theatrics but a platform for constructive and result-driven debate, and offered to give the Opposition tips on bringing “positivity into politics”. “We need to work with a sense of responsibility,” he said.

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned due to uproar

The 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha commenced at 11 AM on Monday, marking the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm following protests by opposition parties demanding discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Editorial Perspective

It is shameful for a major democracy in the world that for so many years there has been relentless chaos in Parliament and the State legislatures, causing losses of crores of rupees to the nation, yet no concrete measures have been taken to curb it !