New Delhi: Ahead of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media and extended welcome to all the newly elected MPs.
PM Modi’s remarks at the start of the first session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address termed today as a glorious day in the democracy. He asserted that today is a significant day as for the first time, the oath-taking ceremony is taking place in the newly built parliament building instead of the old building.
He said, “In Parliamentary democracy, this is a glorious day. For the first time after independence, swearing-in ceremony is taking place at our own new Parliament building. It used to happen in the Old Parliament building. On this significant day, I extend a hearty welcome to all newly-elected MPs, extend them greetings and best wishes”
Talking about the third term of Modi Government, PM Modi termed the victory as grand. PM also added that the government will be working three times harder during the third tenure.
PM said, “The people of the country have given us an opportunity for the third time. This is a great victory, a grand victory. Our responsibility increased threefold…So, I assure the countrymen that in our third tenure, we will work three times harder and we will get three-time results”
Talking about opposition, PM Modi said that the people of the country expect good steps from the opposition and hoped that the opposition will live up to the expectations.
He said, “The people of the country expect good steps from the opposition. I hope that the opposition will live up to the expectations of the common citizens of the country to maintain the dignity of democracy. People do not want drama, disturbance. People want substance, not slogans. The country needs a good opposition, a responsible opposition and I have full faith that the MPs who have won in this 18th Lok Sabha will try to fulfill these expectations of the common man.”