Use monsoon session of Parliament to discuss issues in public interest: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media before the first day of Paliament's monsoon session started on Thursday where he expressed confidence that MPs will use the monsoon session of Parliament to discuss issues of public welfare.

Modi added that the discussions that will take place during the sessions will lead to better outcomes for public interest.

"Today, when we are meeting in the holy month of Sawan in this temple of democracy...I am confident that all the MPs together, will use this for the maximum welfare of people and carry out their responsibilities as MPs," he said in his remarks ahead of the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament.


"I believe that all the honourable Members of Parliament together will make maximum use of this session in public interest. Discussion plays a significant role; the sharper the discussion, the better the decisions are made that give far-reaching results in the public interest," he added.

PM Modi also talked about the significance of various bills including the personal data protection bill.

Along with this, Prime Minister condemned the recent horrific video of two Manipur women who were paraded around naked.

"My heart is filled with pain and anger. The incident from Manipur that has come before us is shameful for any civilised society. I urge all the CMs to further strengthen law & order in their states - especially for the security of women and take the strongest measures. Be it any incident in Rajasthan or Chhattisgarh of Manipur or any corner of the country - rise above politics," said PM Modi on Manipur video.

He has further assured that those who are guilty of the heinous crime will not be spared and punhished as per the law.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi said on Wednesday that 31 bills are on the agenda of the government.

The monsoon session will continue till August 11.

(With agency inputs)