Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for “open and well-intended discussions in Parliament. He urged every MP to have discussions that would give the country a new direction. Ahead of the beginning of the budget session, he said that elections would continue to be held but Parliament sessions should be used for open and effective discussions, which would take the country on the path of progress.
The PM’s appeal gained significance amidst the opposition’s allegation that the government had misled Parliament on the issue of purchase of the Pegasus spyware from Israel. The Congress party has given privilege motion notices against Union IT Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw, who told the House that India had not bought the controversial spyware.
“I know frequent elections would have its impact on the session and the discussions we are having inside. But elections will have their own place and the session has its. The budget session is an important session and we should make it as effective as it can be,” Modi told reporters outside Parliament House.
Modi said the current international situation opens up several opportunities for India and the country’s economic progress, vaccination programme against Covid-19 and India-made vaccines have built trust for it across the globe. He added members of Parliament in this session could draw international attention to the issues that can take the country to a path of progress and economic development.
“The budget presented in this session draws plans for the entire year. So, I appeal to all members and parties to discuss issues with a commitment to take the country forward in the path of economic progress,” Modi added.
