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PM Modi Assures Rebel TMC, Ex-Uddhav Sena MPs Full Support

PM Modi Assures Rebel TMC, Ex-Uddhav Sena MPs Full Support
'No need to worry, I am with you': PM Modi tells rebel TMC, ex-Uddhav Sena MPs · wionews.com

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, had a breakfast meeting with some new Members of Parliament from his political alliance, the NDA.

Lately, Parliament has been very loud because some members keep shouting and disrupting the proceedings.

Because of all that noise, the new members have not gotten a chance to talk and share their ideas.

Mr. Modi said that is not fair, and he called Parliament the most important place for democracy.

He told them to study the history of Parliament so they can prepare good debates.

He also told them to work for the development of their states and to talk to farmers and labourers to understand their problems.

Some of the new members recently left other political parties, and they were worried about criticism from their old parties.

Mr. Modi told them not to worry because he is with them and the NDA is like one big family where everyone is respected.

After the meeting, he spoke with each member personally to ask how they were doing.

Key facts

Meeting type
Breakfast meeting with newly elected NDA Lok Sabha MPs
Attendance (two reports)
Around 45 MPs, including 7 from Shiv Sena, 20 from NCPI/NPP, 2 from NCP (Ajit Pawar)
Attendance (alternative report)
Around 26 MPs, including rebel TMC MPs and six former Uddhav-camp Shiv Sena MPs
PM's assurance
"No need to worry, I am with you" to rebel TMC and ex-Uddhav Sena MPs
Key message
Parliament is the 'supreme temple of democracy' and disruptions are unfair to new MPs
Advice given
Study Parliament's history, contact the PMO for development work, meet farmers and labourers
Prior event
Dinner with 37 BJP MPs at the PM's official residence a day earlier
Context
Ongoing ruckus in Parliament; NDA consolidating support ahead of proposed Constitutional Amendment Bills

Quotes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Chief Minister of India, head of the ruling NDA coalition

“"The NDA is a family. We are with the constituent parties. Every individual will be respected and given a chance. I am with every MP, not just one constituent party of the NDA. I stand with every MP of the NDA. You don't need to worry about anyone."”
wionews.com NDTV
“There is a wealth of historical material in Parliament; use it to prepare debates. Work for the development of your respective states. The country will progress only when states progress.”
NDTV

Sources

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