New Delhi:

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today said that Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi’s speech in the Lok Sabha should be seen as a “lesson to all the NDA MPs”, and they should avoid such behaviour and conduct.

Addressing media-persons after the first NDA Parliamentary meeting today, the Union Minister said, “Yesterday, as Rahul Gandhi behaved in the House, speaking with his back towards the Speaker, speaking beyond the rules, and disrespecting the Speaker — this is something that our party MPs, NDA MPs, should not do. It is a lesson for all of us.”

Providing details about the Prime Minister’s address in the meeting, he said that Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of adhering to parliamentary rules and procedures to become effective parliamentarians.

Kiren Rijiju said, “PM Modi said that every MP has come to the Parliament for the service of the nation. All MPs should become exemplary parliamentarians by following the rules and procedures of parliamentary democracy. All NDA MPs have to work to keep the country above everything.”

He said that PM Modi also urged MPs to effectively present regional issues in the House and engage in discussions on national matters according to parliamentary rules.

He mentioned that PM Modi was honoured with a garland by the NDA for his historic third-term victory and under the PM’s leadership the NDA aims to work collectively for India’s progress.

He said that PM Modi also advised all the MPs to visit the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya with their families.

“In the museum, the journey of all the Prime Ministers, from Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to PM Modi, is presented beautifully. There is no politics in this. Every Prime Minister, when in office, has contributed towards nation-building,” the Union Minister said.

“Many former PMs were not given importance earlier, but after Narendra Modi became PM, the Prime Minister’s Museum was established, which highlights the work and achievements of all former PMs of the country,” he added.

Thanking the MPs for attending the meeting, he lauded the strong floor coordination within the NDA.

Typically, the BJP holds its MPs’ meeting on Tuesdays during the Parliament session, but this time, an NDA Parliamentary party meeting was convened earlier to enhance coordination among NDA MPs.
 

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New Delhi:

The government has decided to conduct feasibility studies for bullet train corridors in the country’s north, south and east, President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to the joint session of the parliament today.

Highlighting infrastructure development in the country, which according to her, has emerged as the new face of a changing India, President Murmu said, “My Government has decided to conduct feasibility studies for bullet train corridors in the North, South and East of the country.”

In her speech, she also mentioned the ongoing high-speed rail project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai in the western part of the country.

“Work on the High-Speed Rail Ecosystem between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is also progressing at a rapid pace,” President Murmu said.

The 508-km Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed corridor is the first in the country on which a bullet train will run at 320 kmph speed covering the whole distance in just 2 hours and 7 minutes with limited stops at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad.

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited, which is constructing the project, has announced the projected completion of its first phase between Surat and Bilimora by August 2026.

Speaking on the government’s efforts to make India’s public transport system one of the best in the world, she said, “In 10 years, Metro has reached 21 cities. Work is going on in many schemes such as Vande Metro.”
 

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New Delhi:

BJP chief and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda was appointed Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha today, the first day of the 264th session of the Upper House.

“Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has been appointed as the Leader of the House in the Council of States,” Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced, amid thumping of desks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present in the House when the announcement was made.

The BJP had earlier decided to appoint Mr Nadda as the leader of the House and the same was conveyed to the Rajya Sabha.
 

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