As the Rajya Sabha on Monday marking the 250th session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the upper house of the Parliament.
Here are the key takeaways
PM Modi
- This House has made history and even witnessed many historic moments: PM Modi
- Rajya Sabha is the second House, not a secondary House. It should be a supportive House: PM
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- Two things about the Rajya Sabha stand out: It’s permanent nature. I can say that it is eternal. It is also representative of India’s diversity. This House gives importance to India’s federal structure: PM Modi
- The Rajya Sabha gives an opportunity to people away from electoral politics to contribute to the country and its development: PM Modi
- Today I want to appreciate two parties – NCP and BJD. These parties have wonderfully adhered to Parliamentary norms. They have never ventured into the well. Yet, they have made their points very effectively. Much can be learnt from these practices: PM Modi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “Whenever it has been about good of the nation, Rajya Sabha has risen to the occasion. It was widely believed that Triple Talaq bill would not pass here but it did. Even GST became a reality after it was passed in this house.”
- We can never forget the role of the Rajya Sabha when Bills pertaining to Articles 370 and 35(A) were passed. This House has worked to further unity: PM Modi
- The Rajya Sabha is about checks and balance. This is absolutely essential for our democracy. Debates have to be many and effective. But, there is also a difference between checking and clogging, balance and blocking: PM Modi
- In 2003, Atal Ji had said that the Rajya Sabha may be the second house but no one should think of it as a secondary house. Today, I echo the sentiments of Atal Ji and add that the Rajya Sabha must be a vibrant supportive house for national progress: PM Modi
Apart from PM Modi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also addressed the house.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
- It is important that we scrutinise bills more thoroughly: Former PM Manmohan Singh
- “We must thank former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for his efforts in our parliamentary system”: Former PM Manmohan Singh
- Rajya Sabha should be given more powers so that the government consults it better before taking far-reaching decisions such as converting a state into Union Territories or redrawing the boundaries of a state: Former PM Manmohan Singh
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