Priyanka counters at PM Modi saying ‘delivery’ not ‘drama’ in Parliament
In the Winter Session of Parliament, reportedly PM Modi aadvocated that its delivery, not drama, needed in Parliament, for which Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi took a jibe at
PM Modi for urging the opposition to focus on ‘delivery’ and not drama’in the Winter Session of Parliament Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a jibe saying raising issues in the House was not drama.
The Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also hit back at Prime Minister Modi for raising critical issues such as Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and air pollution in Delhi in Parliament was not a drama.
In the lead upto
the Winter Session of Parliament, PM Modi took a dig at the Opposition and said there should be delivery and that Parliament was not a forum for drama.
In her counter to the Prime Minister’s remarks, the Congress MP from Wayanad hit back, saying, “…Election situation, SIR and pollution are huge issues. Let us discuss them. What is Parliament for? It’s not drama. Speaking about and raising issues is not drama. Drama is not allowing democratic discussions about issues that matter to the public.”
Ahead of the session,in his customary address to the media PM Modi urged Opposition leaders not to turn the Winter Session into a stage for theatrics, while also taunting them by saying he could offer tips on how they should carry out their official responsibilities.
He took a dig at the Opposition for their tactics to interrupt House proceedings in the past, saying the MPs “should transform their strategy” now.
Adding that the game the Opposition have been playing for the past 10 years is no longer acceptable to the people. They should transdorm their strategy. She is ready to give them a few tips.
He further went on to say that whoever wants chances to speak about the issues in their respective constituencies.
“First-time MPs, irrespective of their party, must be given a chance, and they should take this seriously. There are but not here.
PM Modi’s remarks came as the Winter Session of Parliament – a shorter session this time – began with the government outlining an extensive legislative agenda, including the tabling of 14 Bills.
The Opposition has demanded debates on multiple issues, especially the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, suicides of several Booth Level Officers (BLO) and national security concerns following the November 10 Delhi terror attack.
The Winter Session will have 15 sittings – a drop from the usual 20 – making it one of the most condensed winter sessions in recent years. The Opposition has accused the government of “derailing Parliament” and attempting to weaken the legislature by reducing the length of the session, thereby curbing debates.
News Edit KV Raman
