Modi slams opposition for ‘disrupting’ Parliament

Vibha Sharma

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, August 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the Opposition for "disrupting" the Parliament session.

Speaking at the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, the PM accused the Opposition of not allowing Parliament to run smoothly.

"Parliament disruption is an insult to democracy," the PM was quoted as saying on a day when led by the Congress 14 Opposition parties jointly targeted the BJP government on various issues, including petrol prices, inflation and Pegasus.

Sources said the PM "expressed worry" and told the party MPs to "ensure" that the two Houses function smoothly. He also directed the party leadership to ensure that there are no disruptions.

“Parliament is being insulted by the acts of the opposition in both the Houses. The person who snatched the paper and tore it is not repentant of his acts. Comments made by a senior MP regarding the passage of Bills are derogatory," Union Minister V Muraleedharan quoted the PM as saying.

Earlier, the PM started with the happy news this month has brought in. "We had Rs 1.16 lakh crore GST collection. News from Tokyo Olympics, whether it's bronze by PV Sindhu or achievements of hockey teams have come this month," he said. 

The PM said the government would leave no stone unturned to meet people’s commitment. 

Referring to the newly launched e-Rupi, he said it would "have a targeted and purpose-specific benefit for people".