NEW DELHI :
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a
productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, saying there
would be no room for chaos or raising voice if discussions
in the House are conducted with logic and facts.
His remarks came ahead of the start of the Monsoon
Session of Parliament, which will be stormy with the opposition set to raise the issues of the NEET paper leak, the
alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya
and E20 petrol.
Addressing reporters in Parliament complex, the Prime
Minister said seasonal monsoon is beginning to show its
positive impact, and the Monsoon Session of Parliament
is also commencing.
“When both are productive, they contribute to the wellbeing of the nation and of all living beings. With this hope,
we pray that the monsoon remains proactive and that the
Monsoon Session is equally productive,” he said.
He said as the session begins, the country has picked
up speed, and Parliament’s spirit can infuse new energy
into this momentum and a positive spirit is essential to
achieve national goals.
Modi stressed that meaningful discussions should take
place in the House and collective resolutions made to move
the country forward.
“Our House has many experienced Parliamentarians,
regardless of party, whose knowledge and wisdom are
needed by Parliament and the nation.Therefore, Parliament
must function, meaningful discussions must take place,
and collective resolutions must be made to move the country forward.
This is the demand of the times and the aspiration of the youth,” he said.The Prime Minister said today, the
demand is that voices filled with patriotism and national devotion find a proper platform in Parliament, to raise the
voices of the youth and guide the nation.
“I believe where there are facts, there
is no need for chaos. If your logic and
facts are strong, there is no need to raise
your voice. Strong arguments and strong
facts allow voices to be raised calmly yet
powerfully. Every voice should find an
opportunity to be heard. That is the role
of Parliament. I urge all Parliamentarians
to participate in the proceedings wholeheartedly,” he said. Modi also took a
veiled dig at Congress leader Rahul
Gandhi while hailing young innovators
behind India’s first privately developed
orbital rocket, saying he was not talking
about a “56-year-old young man”.
He said there have been moments of
glory just before the Monsoon Session
last year as an Indian citizen reached
the International Space Station and only
the day before yesterday, a young Indian
start-up accomplished an extraordinary
feat. Modi said this is no coincidence; it
is a powerful message-a message that
the capabilities and aspirations of India’s
youth are as limitless as space itself and
there can be no greater inspiration for
the nation than this.