Speaking outside Parliament, PM Modi said: ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ is our Mantra and this spirit will also be seen in Parliament. We are looking forward to discussing every issue.”
Ahead of the Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged lawmakers to utilise this Parliament session to have constructive debates.
“I hope legislators will utilise this session and participate in the debates that benefit Parliament, benefit government and people, and make use of the opportunity,” Modi said.
Speaking outside Parliament, the Prime Minister said: ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ is our Mantra and this spirit will also be seen in Parliament. We are looking forward to discussing every issue.”
The Prime Minister in his address said that there is awareness among the people in the country and all citizens watch the proceedings closely.
He urged lawmakers to make full use of the work that has to be transacted in the session.
“I also know that now when all lawmakers have to go to their respective constituencies, so whatever positive behaviour they show will give them positive benefit in the field as well and it also reflects on how people look at lawmakers,” Modi said.
“I will welcome discussions with an open mind, I will welcome smooth functioning of Parliament, I will welcome that all lawmakers work together for the construction of future India,” the prime minister added.
The Budget Session of Parliament commenced on Thursday with the President’s address. The session, which will see only 10 sittings for both Houses, will run till February 13. Interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal will present the Union Budget 2019 on Friday.