Archive · 20 Jul 2026
PM Modi Addresses Parliament, Takes Dig at Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation before the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
He asked politicians to work together to make the session productive.
He also praised a young Indian company, Skyroot Aerospace, for launching a rocket into space.
This was a subtle way of criticizing Rahul Gandhi, who is 56 years old.
Meanwhile, thousands of people gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest.
The government tried to talk to them, but the protesters wanted more action.
Some students who were on a hunger strike stopped after famous people and opposition leaders intervened.
PM Modi addressed the nation ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging for a productive session.
He praised Skyroot Aerospace for launching Vikram-1, India's first private orbital-class rocket, indirectly criticizing Rahul Gandhi.
Protesters, including CJP and Sonam Wangchuk, planned to march to Parliament but were met with government attempts to engage in dialogue.
At least 8000 people gathered at Jantar Mantar for the protest, with CJP appealing for calm.
AISA students called off their hunger strike after intervention from civil society figures and opposition parliamentarians.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Opposition leaders, Protesters
- What
- Address to the nation, Parliament session begins, Protest march to Parliament
- When
- July 20
- Where
- India, Jantar Mantar, Parliament
- Why
- To urge for a productive session and address ongoing protests
Government
Opposition
Productive Parliament Session
Government
PM Modi urges for a productive monsoon session for the welfare of the country.
Opposition
Opposition plans a march to Parliament to voice their demands.
Protest Handling
Government
Government attempts to engage with protesters, emphasizing dialogue.
Opposition
Protesters, including CJP and activists, demand action and maintain their stance.
- Event
- Monsoon Session of Parliament begins
- Date
- July 20
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protesters
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk, All India Students’ Association (AISA)
- Government Response
- Attempted to engage with protesters
- PM Modi's Message
- Urged for a productive session, praised private enterprise in space
- Rahul Gandhi's Age
- 56 years
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first private orbital-class rocket