PM Modi hails the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha as a milestone for Indian democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha as a milestone for Indian democracy, stressing the significance of holding the swearing-in ceremony in the new Parliament building for the first time post-independence.
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Stressing the importance of consensus building in governance, Modi pledged to prioritise the nation’s interests to fulfill the aspirations of India’s 1.4 billion people through inclusive decision-making. He stressed the importance of upholding constitutional integrity while expediting policy implementation with collective participation.
“In Parliamentary democracy, this is a glorious day. For the first time after independence, a swearing-in ceremony is taking place at our own new Parliament building. It used to happen in the Old Parliament building. On this significant day, I extend a hearty welcome to all newly-elected MPs, extend them greetings and best wishes,” Modi said.
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“In the last 10 years, we have always tried to implement a tradition because we believe that a majority is required to run the government but to run the country a consensus is of utmost importance. So, it will be our constant efforts to serve Maa Bharti and fulfill the aspirations and ambitions of the 140 crore people, with everyone’s consent and by taking everyone together. We want to go ahead and speed up decisions by taking everyone together, by maintaining the sanctity of the Constitution,” he added.
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His speech came as President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered oath to BJP member B Mahtab as ‘speaker pro-tem’ of the newly-constituted 18th Lok Sabha. A seven-time MP, Mahtab, along with a panel of chairpersons is tasked with running the proceedings of the Lok Sabha on Monday and Tuesday when winning candidates will take oath as members of the 18th Lok Sabha. On Wednesday, he will preside over the House when a new Speaker will be elected. Mahtab, along with the panel of chairpersons, was appointed by the president on June 20.
