"In the House, the common man expects debate and diligence. People do not expect tantrums, drama and unrest. People want substance, not slogans. The country needs a good opposition, a responsible opposition and I am sure Addressing the newly elected MPs, PM Modi said, "In this 18th Lok Sabha, efforts will be made to fulfill the expectations of the common man."
Prime Minister Modi requested all the members to use this opportunity to take every possible step for public welfare, public service and public interest and said that the country has many expectations from all the MPs.
He said, "The people of the country expect good steps from the opposition...I hope that the opposition will live up to this."
There have been many instances in the past when sessions were wasted and the House could not conduct normal functioning, even though the government offered discussion on several occasions.
The BJP-led NDA had earlier also said that the opposition does not want issues of public welfare to be discussed.
Despite the chaos and massive disruption, the NDA government was able to pass several bills in the last term that were in the national interest and benefited all sections of the society.
The Modi government has said this reflects its commitment, productivity and ability to drive the legislative agenda in Parliament that aims to fulfill the aspirations of its citizens and will shape the future of the country.
Prime Minister Modi requested all the members to use this opportunity to take every possible step for public welfare, public service and public interest and said that the country has many expectations from all the MPs.
He said, "The people of the country expect good steps from the opposition...I hope that the opposition will live up to this."
There have been many instances in the past when sessions were wasted and the House could not conduct normal functioning, even though the government offered discussion on several occasions.
The BJP-led NDA had earlier also said that the opposition does not want issues of public welfare to be discussed.
Despite the chaos and massive disruption, the NDA government was able to pass several bills in the last term that were in the national interest and benefited all sections of the society.
The Modi government has said this reflects its commitment, productivity and ability to drive the legislative agenda in Parliament that aims to fulfill the aspirations of its citizens and will shape the future of the country.
