NEW DELHI: Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
on Tuesday addressed a gathering of
NDA
MPs and urged them to adhere to parliamentary norms and effectively voice their concerns.
His remarks came a day after the ruling alliance criticized Leader of Opposition
Rahul Gandhi
for delivering what they deemed "a most irresponsible" speech.
According to sources,
PM Modi
attributed the opposition's discontent to the fact that, for the first time, a non-Congress leader has been elected prime minister for a third consecutive term.
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the prime minister encouraged MPs to thoroughly examine parliamentary matters, maintain regular attendance, and effectively address issues pertaining to their constituencies.
"PM gave us a mantra which is very important. He said that every MP has been elected to the House to serve the nation. Irrespective of the party they belong to, service to the nation is our first responsibility. Every NDA MP has to work by prioritising the country, this is what the PM urged," Rijiju told the media.
"Secondly, the PM guided us well regarding the conduct of MPs. He said that every MP should present the matters of their constituency in the House very well as per rules. He also told us to develop expertise in other major issues of interest - be it water, environment, social area. So, PM told us to develop expertise in those areas. PM urged NDA MPs to follow rules of the Parliament, Parliamentary democracy system and conduct which is essential to becoming a good MP," he added.
When asked if PM Modi alluded to Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Rijiju clarified that no specific mention was made. However, he added that when the country's prime minister speaks, the message is intended for everyone.
Gandhi had launched a scathing attack on the BJP in the Lok Sabha, accusing the ruling party's leaders of fostering communal divisions. His remarks drew strong protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Modi criticizing the Congress leader for labeling the entire Hindu community as violent.
During the alliance meeting, NDA leaders felicitated Modi for his "historic" third term, as reported by Rijiju.
Furthermore, Modi encouraged MPs to visit the Prime Ministers Museum, highlighting its documentation of the life journeys of all prime ministers, something that previous governments had not undertaken.
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