PM Modi chairs All Party Meet ahead of Monsoon session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday chaired an All Party Meet at Parliament House ahead of Monsoon session of Parliament beginning today. The Meeting was convened to seek support of political parties to ensure smooth functioning of both the Houses of Parliament. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, TMC MP Derek O'Brien, and DMK's Tiruchi Siva were among who attended the meeting.

During the meeting, Prime Minister said that MPs have given valuable suggestions and there should be meaningful discussion in both the houses. He assured that efforts will be made to implement the suggestions collectively. He said that as per our traditions of healthy democracy, issues concerning the people should be raised in amicable manner, and the Government should be given opportunity to respond to these discussions. 

The Prime Minister said that it is the responsibility of all



to create such a conducive environment. He said that the people’s representatives truly know the ground level situations and their participation in the discussions enriches the decision making process. Mr Modi said that most of the parliamentarians have been vaccinated and hoped that this will help in undertaking the activities in the parliament confidently.

Prime Minister called for healthy discussions in the parliament and sought cooperation of the leaders of all political parties.  He expressed hope that the sessions runs smoothly and completes its work. He also expressed his condolences for the loss of lives due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said after the meeting that more than 40 leaders of 33 political parties participated in it. Leaders of political parties gave their suggestions during the meeting. Mr Joshi said that there should be structured debate on the issues.