Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged all the political parties who will be participating in the 6th session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha and 269th Rajya Sabha to not turn the session of Parliament into a “battleground for frustration born out of defeat” or an “arena for arrogance born out of victory”. The Prime Minister further emphasised that Parliament must remain focused on national development and democratic responsibilities.
While addressing the media at the Parliament premises ahead of the session`s commencement, the Prime Minister referenced the BJP-led NDA alliance`s landslide victory in the recently concluded Bihar election. He further noted the vibrancy of Indian democracy and praised the high voter turnout.
PM Modi emphasised, “This winter session of Parliament is not just a ritual. Efforts are underway to accelerate the nation`s progress, and this winter session will also energise it. I am confident of this. India has lived democracy. The zeal and enthusiasm of democracy have been expressed from time to time in ways that strengthen faith in democracy. The voter turnout witnessed in the recent Bihar elections is the greatest strength of democracy. The increasing participation of mothers and sisters in itself creates new hope and new confidence,” as cited by news agency ANI.
“Some parties simply cannot accept defeat. I had hoped that with time, leaders would have composed themselves after losing the Bihar elections, but their statements yesterday showed that the loss has clearly unsettled them. I urge all parties that the winter session should not become a battleground for frustration born out of defeat, nor should it turn into an arena for arrogance born out of victory,” Prime Minister Modi added.
Modi, while hailing India’s economic development, also asserted that our economic progress has reached remarkable heights, and Parliament must focus on policies and legislation that sustain the country`s path towards becoming a developed nation.
The Indian prime minister further highlighted that both the government and opposition have a role to play in strengthening democracy, urging MPs to prioritise constructive debate over political rivalry.
The PM said, “India`s economic rise today is reaching remarkable heights. This momentum gives us renewed confidence on the path towards becoming a developed nation. Our Parliament must stay focused on what it is thinking for the country and what it intends to deliver. The opposition too should fulfil its responsibility and come out of its sadness of losing.”
He further stressed, “On the one hand, the world is closely watching the strength of democracy and the strength of the economy within this democratic system. India has proven that democracy can deliver. The speed at which India`s economy is reaching new heights today. This not only instills new confidence in us but also gives us new strength to move towards the goal of a developed India,” as cited by news agency ANI.
The Winter Session is expected to witness discussions on key national issues, legislative business, and economic policies, with PM Modi calling for focused, responsible participation from all members.
(With inputs from ANI)