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'They tried to silence me': PM Modi slams Opposition on day 1 of Parliament's Monsoon session
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'They tried to silence me': PM Modi slams Opposition on day 1 of Parliament's Monsoon session

| @indiablooms | 22 Jul 2024, 12:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lashed out at the Opposition for its alleged effort to silence him in the first sitting of Parliament after the BJP-led NDA government returned to power in June.

In an unsparing attack on the Opposition, Modi said, "In the inaugural session of the newly formed Parliament, we witnessed unprecedented disruptions. The voice of the government, elected by a mandate of 140 crore Indians, was repeatedly silenced.

"The effort to silence the Prime Minister for four hours cannot have a place in democracy. This disruption hindered the government's ability to fulfil its duties and respond to the people's expectations. Such activities are not acceptable and detrimental to democracy."

Modi referred to the Opposition's ruckus when the Prime Minister delivered his Motion of Thanks in both the Houses of Parliament.

While the Opposition continued with sloganeering during Modi's address in Lok Sabha, most of the anti-BJP parties walked out of Rajya Sabha in the middle of the Prime Minister's speech.

In a message for the Opposition, the Prime Minister on Monday, "We must remember that Parliament is not for any party but the country. It is a sacred institution dedicated to the nation's welfare, not personal interests. We must shed negativity, embrace a constructive approach and honour this Temple of Democracy."

Budget will set tone and trajectory for next 5 years: Modi

Modi on Monday said the Union Budget, which will be presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, will "set the tone and trajectory for the next five years".

Speaking to the reporters, the Prime Minister said, "The budget we present tomorrow marks a crucial milestone in our journey of Amritkaal.

"This budget will set the tone and trajectory for the next five years. It will play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of our nation, propelling us towards achieving our vision of a developed India by 2047."

Modi added, "As the sacred month of Sawan commences, I extend my warm wishes to all citizens on this auspicious occasion!

"Coinciding with the first Monday of Sawan, the Monsoon session of Parliament begins today. The nation eagerly anticipates a productive and fruitful session, hoping for constructive debates, innovative ideas, and significant progress towards realising the dreams and aspirations of the people."

The Budget session will run till August 12.

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