'Short But Historic': PM Modi Says Leave 'Rona Dhona For Now' Ahead Of Parliament Special Session

PM Narendra Modi has said that the special session of Parliament may be short but it is historic in scope. The PM said that this would be a 'session of historic decisions'.

PM Narendra Modi addresses press outside parliamet ahead of special session.

Parliament Special Session: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the special session called by the government is short but 'huge' in terms of timing and opportunity. The PM called the sitting of both Houses a 'session of historic decisions', adding that the crucial part of the present session is that a journey will start from a new place, referring to the new parliament building. 

"...This session of the Parliament is short but going by the time, it is huge. This is a session of historic decisions. A speciality of this session is that the journey of 75 years is starting from a new destination...Now, while taking forward the journey from a new place...we have to make the country a developed country by 2047. For this, all the decisions of the time to come will be taken in the new Parliament building..," the PM said.

The PM said that MPs will move to the new parliament building tomorrow on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. "Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vighnaharta’, now there will be no obstacles in the development of the country... 'Nirvighna roop se saare sapne saare sankalp Bharat paripoorn karega'..." he said.

"This session of Parliament may be short, but it is historic in scope," PM Modi added.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "...This session of the Parliament is short but going by the time, it is huge. This is a session of historic decisions. A speciality of this session is that the journey of 75 years is starting from a new destination...Now, while taking forward the… pic.twitter.com/suOuM2pnyH

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In a veiled jibe at opposition, the PM said that there is much time to cry over issues ( Rone dhone ke liye bahut samay hota hai, karte rahiye) but "there are a few moments in life which fill you with enthusiasm and faith. I look at this short session like that."

He added, "This is a short session. Their (MPs) maximum time should be devoted (to the Session) in an environment of enthusiasm and excitement."

Hailing India's concern for the 'global south', PM Modi said that during the recently held G20 Summit, India became the voice of the global south and it is a matter of pride. 

"...India will always be proud that we became the voice of the Global South during the G20 Summit and that the African Union became a permanent member of the G20. All this is a signal of India's bright future. 'YashoBhoomi' an international convention centre was also dedicated to the country yesterday..," the Prime Minister added.

 

PM Modi Hails Success Of Chandrayaan-3

 

Prime Minister Modi also took the opportunity to praise India's successful Chandrayaan-3. He said that the 'Shiv Shakti' point (where Chandrayaan-3 landed) has become a new centre of inspiration.

#WATCH | Before the commencement of the Special Session of Parliament PM Narendra Modi says, "Success of Moon Mission --- Chandrayaan-3 has hoisted our Tiranga, Shiv Shakti Point has become a new centre of inspiration, Tiranga Point is filling us with pride. Across the world,… pic.twitter.com/sUTPpqCaXu

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"Success of Moon Mission --- Chandrayaan-3 has hoisted our Tiranga, Shiv Shakti Point has become a new centre of inspiration, Tiranga Point is filling us with pride. Across the world, when such an achievement is made, it is viewed by linking it to modernity, science and technology. When this capability comes before the world, several opportunities and possibilities knock at the doors of  India," the Prime Minister added.