NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, NOV 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday came down heavily on the opposition and said those rejected by people are trying to disrupt and take control of proceedings in the Parliament.
Proceedings in both houses of the Parliament have been adjourned till Wednesday after the opposition raised slogans demanding discussion on various issues including the Adani bribery case in the US, violence in Manipur and Sambhal and Wayanad landslide assistance. On Tuesday, the Parliament will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of Indian Constitution.
Modi said that those “who have been rejected by the people multiple times are attempting to control the House through chaos.”
Speaking to the media ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, PM Modi underscored the significance of the session, terming it a special occasion as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
“This is the Winter Session, hopefully, the atmosphere will also be cool. This is the last session of 2024, and the country is enthusiastically awaiting 2025. This session is special in many ways. The most significant aspect is that our Constitution is entering its 75th year — a monumental moment for our democracy. Tomorrow, we will commence this extraordinary occasion together in the new Parliament building,” he said.
The Prime Minister highlighted the rigorous deliberations undertaken by the framers of the Constitution, leading to the creation of a remarkable document. “One of the Constitution’s key elements is our Parliament and our parliamentarians,” he added. Calling for productive and healthy debates, PM Modi took aim at the Opposition for obstructing proceedings.
“The people who have been rejected repeatedly by the electorate, try to control Parliament through disruptions. While they fail, their actions are being closely observed by the people of the country. The most troubling aspect is that new MPs, who bring fresh ideas and perspectives, are being denied their rightful opportunity to speak in Parliament due to such disruptions,” he said.
Stressing the importance of intergenerational learning in a democracy, the Prime Minister said, “Every generation in a democracy has the responsibility to train future generations. However, those rejected by the people 80-90 times do not let discussions take place in Parliament.” “They neither understand the aspirations of the people nor live up to their expectations, and that is why the public continues to reject them,” he added.
He urged all members to make up for lost time and engage in substantive debates on critical issues. “A message should go out that the dedication of voters to democracy, the Constitution, and the sanctity of parliamentary proceedings is being honoured by their elected representatives,” he said. The Prime Minister concluded by expressing hope for a productive session, stressing that healthy discussions are essential to address the nation’s pressing concerns.
“The voters of India are committed to democracy, their loyalty to the Constitution, and their confidence in the parliamentary system. It is essential for everyone in Parliament to reflect the sentiments of the people. To achieve this, we must discuss various aspects of each topic in a constructive manner. This will inspire future generations as well. I hope this session proves to be productive, and I encourage all esteemed MPs to approach it with passion and enthusiasm,” he said.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn sessions till Wednesday amid opposition ruckus over Modi-Adani row
The winter session of Parliament began on Monday by offering tributes to departed MPs. In Lok Sabha, when the house convened for the conduct of regular business at noon, opposition MPs raised slogans demanding discussion on key issues, including the indictment of businessman Gautam Adani in a bribery case in the US, Manipur clashes, Sambhal violence and assistance for Wayanad landslide.
BJP MP Sandhya Ray, who was in the chair adjourned the house proceedings till Wednesday following a huge uproar from opposition.
In Rajya Sabha, the opposition raised slogans after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar disallowed all 13 notices from MPs under rule 267, seeking discussion on key issues. Dhankar said he was not convinced to accept the notices and initially adjourned the house for 15 minutes.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who also served a notice seeking urgent discussion on the Adani issue, said he was ready to explain the importance of the issue. “The image of the country has been tarnished globally and yet Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supporting Adani,” Kharge charged.
Dhankar refused to suspend the house proceedings for discussion and said nothing that Kharge says will go on record. After the opposition members continued to raise slogans, Dhankar adjourned proceedings in Rajya Sabha till Wednesday.
