Prime Minister Modi addressed the newly elected parliamentarians and highlighted the importance of this session.
He said: "Today is a proud day for our democracy. This election is particularly notable as, for the second time since Independence, a government has been given the mandate to serve a third consecutive term."
Underlining the importance and scale of the general elections, Modi said: "The world's largest election was conducted in a grand and magnificent manner. This third term reflects the people's recognition and recognition of the intentions, policies and contributions of our party to the public. "I express my sincere gratitude to the nation for this opportunity."
The Prime Minister also hailed the growing representation of youth in the 18th Lok Sabha, calling it "a matter of happiness".
Prime Minister Modi also called for a responsible opposition, urging it to meet the expectations of common citizens by upholding the dignity of democracy.
Urging the opposition to live up to the expectations of the country's citizens and uphold the dignity of democracy, he said: "The people of the country expect a constructive opposition. They do not want drama or riots or slogans but substance."
"I have full faith that parliamentarians will aspire to meet these expectations," he added.
Reflecting on the symbolic significance of the number 18 in Indian heritage, Modi drew parallels with the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita and the 18 Puranas and Upapuranas, emphasizing the importance of duty and compassion and said that this 18th Lok Sabha is " a path to 'Amrit Kaal'."
The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to serve the nation in an inclusive manner and highlighted the importance of consensus in governance. He said: "In the last decade, we have always tried to implement the tradition that a majority should rule the government. However, to govern a country, consensus is of utmost importance."
"We will always try to serve Maa Bharti and fulfill the aspirations of 140 million people with consensus, upholding the sanctity of the nation's Constitution," the Prime Minister added.
Deliberating on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, the Prime Minister called it a "dark chapter in India's democracy" and urged the nation to resolve to protect democracy and constitutional values and ensure that similar events never happen again. .
He said June 25 marks 50 years of the stain on Indian democracy and the new generation must remember that "the Constitution was completely rejected, democracy was crushed."
The 18th Lok Sabha was formed after general elections were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, 2024. As per the results declared on June 4, the BJP won the maximum number of seats with 240, followed by Congress with 99.
Despite falling short of an absolute majority, the BJP formed the government through a coalition under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), marking the third consecutive term of the Prime Minister Modi-led government.
He said: "Today is a proud day for our democracy. This election is particularly notable as, for the second time since Independence, a government has been given the mandate to serve a third consecutive term."
Underlining the importance and scale of the general elections, Modi said: "The world's largest election was conducted in a grand and magnificent manner. This third term reflects the people's recognition and recognition of the intentions, policies and contributions of our party to the public. "I express my sincere gratitude to the nation for this opportunity."
The Prime Minister also hailed the growing representation of youth in the 18th Lok Sabha, calling it "a matter of happiness".
Prime Minister Modi also called for a responsible opposition, urging it to meet the expectations of common citizens by upholding the dignity of democracy.
Urging the opposition to live up to the expectations of the country's citizens and uphold the dignity of democracy, he said: "The people of the country expect a constructive opposition. They do not want drama or riots or slogans but substance."
"I have full faith that parliamentarians will aspire to meet these expectations," he added.
Reflecting on the symbolic significance of the number 18 in Indian heritage, Modi drew parallels with the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita and the 18 Puranas and Upapuranas, emphasizing the importance of duty and compassion and said that this 18th Lok Sabha is " a path to 'Amrit Kaal'."
The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to serve the nation in an inclusive manner and highlighted the importance of consensus in governance. He said: "In the last decade, we have always tried to implement the tradition that a majority should rule the government. However, to govern a country, consensus is of utmost importance."
"We will always try to serve Maa Bharti and fulfill the aspirations of 140 million people with consensus, upholding the sanctity of the nation's Constitution," the Prime Minister added.
Deliberating on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, the Prime Minister called it a "dark chapter in India's democracy" and urged the nation to resolve to protect democracy and constitutional values and ensure that similar events never happen again. .
He said June 25 marks 50 years of the stain on Indian democracy and the new generation must remember that "the Constitution was completely rejected, democracy was crushed."
The 18th Lok Sabha was formed after general elections were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, 2024. As per the results declared on June 4, the BJP won the maximum number of seats with 240, followed by Congress with 99.
Despite falling short of an absolute majority, the BJP formed the government through a coalition under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), marking the third consecutive term of the Prime Minister Modi-led government.
