PM Modi spoke to the media before the start of a session
New Delhi: Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government is ready to reply to all questions in parliament's winter session that starts today but urged the opposition to be mindful of the dignity of the house and the Speaker.
PM Modi said in the ahead of a new session, "The government is ready to discuss all issues, it is also ready to answer all the questions. We want questions in parliament and peace as well. Whatever the voices are raised against the government or government policies - the dignity of parliament and the Speaker's Chair should be upheld. We should maintain the sort of conduct that will inspire youngsters too."
The PM Modi also stated a warning on the new Covid variant 'Omicron', urging all MPs and others to be cautious "as everyone's health is a priority in this time of the medical crisis".
The Prime Minister spoke before the start of a session that promises to be peaceful with the opposition planning to attack the government on a range of issues, including the rollback of the three farm bills.
The ruling government has made decision to bring in 36 bills including the controversial farm laws which was enacted last year.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, PM Modi yesterday skipped out a party meeting for the session. "There was no tradition of Prime Minister attending the all-party meeting. It was started by Modi ji."
He said on Sunday, Congress's Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge said the opposition had expected the Prime Minister will attend the All-party session. "We wanted to ask more about the farm laws as there are some apprehensions that these three laws may again come in one or other form."
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