PM Narendra Modi gives a call for new, strong, unified India; seeks support of all political parties

Live updates from Parliament: In 2014, I said my government will be dedicated to the poor. We developed such a culture in the country that a common man had to fight and compromise with basic needs, said PM Modi

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday responded to Motion of Thanks on President’s Address on Tuesday in Lok Sabha at 5 pm. The Rajya Sabha, which was adjourned after obituary reference as per conventions after sitting BJP MP Madan Lal Saini's death, also resumed at 2 pm. During his address, PM Modi took a potshot at the Congress on several issues, including development, Uniform Civil Code, Emergency and corruption.

Monday's session witnessed the BJP and the opposition trading barbs in Lok Sabha with Union Minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi asking the latter to respect people's mandate and Congress attributing the saffron party's win in Lok Sabha elections to PM Modi being a "very big salesman".

25 June 2019

18:09 PM

PM Narendra Modi gives a call for new, strong, unified India; seeks support of all political parties.

18:06 PM

Some members asked- why is Person A not in jail or Person B not in jail. I want to tell them- this is not the Emergency where Governments jailed people as they felt like. These decisions are taken by the Courts. Courts will decide on jail and bail: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

Some members asked- why is Person A not in jail or Person B not in jail.

I want to tell them- this is not the Emergency where Governments jailed people as they felt like. These decisions are taken by the Courts. Courts will decide on jail and bail: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019

18:04 PM

Promoting tourism and improving tourism infrastructure augurs well for economic prosperity. There is so much about India that the world wants to see: PM Modi

Promoting tourism and improving tourism infrastructure augurs well for economic prosperity.

There is so much about India that the world wants to see: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019

18:00 PM

Let it be our collective endeavour to make India a five trillion dollar economy: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Let it be our collective endeavour to make India a five trillion dollar economy: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019

17:58 PM

There are some people who feel only a few names contributed to national progress. They only want to hear those few names and ignore the others. We think differently, we feel each and every citizen has worked for India's progress: PM Modi

17:54 PM

Sardar Sarovar Dam was the brainchild of Sardar Patel. But, work on this Dam kept getting delayed. As Chief Minister of Gujarat, I had to embark on a fast for this project. After NDA took office, the pace of work increased significantly and it is benefiting many people: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Sardar Sarovar Dam was the brainchild of Sardar Patel.

But, work on this Dam kept getting delayed.

As Chief Minister of Gujarat, I had to embark on a fast for this project.

After NDA took office, the pace of work increased significantly and it is benefiting many people: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019

17:53 PM

Today, when we talk about water resources, I remember Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. It was Babasaheb who worked diligently on waterways and irrigation: PM

17:51 PM

Today, when we talk about water resources, I remember Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. It was Babasaheb who worked diligently on waterways and irrigation: PM Modi

17:49 PM

We took office again a few weeks ago and I am happy to say we have taken numerous pro-people decisions. The decisions we have taken will benefit farmers, traders, youngsters and other sections of society. A lot of the major promises we made, we have begun fulfilling them: PM Modi

We took office again a few weeks ago and I am happy to say we have taken numerous pro-people decisions.

The decisions we have taken will benefit farmers, traders, youngsters and other sections of society.

A lot of the major promises we made, we have begun fulfilling them: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019

17:47 PM

During the freedom struggle, brave women and men died for the nation. This led to Independence. Today, we have to live for the nation and build the India our freedom fighters dreamt of. I urge everyone to observe Gandhi 150 and 75 years of India's freedom with great vigour: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

During the freedom struggle, brave women and men died for the nation. This led to Independence.

Today, we have to live for the nation and build the India our freedom fighters dreamt of.

I urge everyone to observe Gandhi 150 and 75 years of India's freedom with great vigour: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019

17:47 PM

During the freedom struggle, brave women and men died for the nation. This led to Independence. Today, we have to live for the nation and build the India our freedom fighters dreamt of. I urge everyone to observe Gandhi 150 and 75 years of India's freedom with great vigour: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

During the freedom struggle, brave women and men died for the nation. This led to Independence.

Today, we have to live for the nation and build the India our freedom fighters dreamt of.

I urge everyone to observe Gandhi 150 and 75 years of India's freedom with great vigour: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2019

17:43 PM

PM Modi remembers Mahatma Gandhi and credits him from bringing a massive change through his acts during the freeong struggle.

17:42 PM

The whole country was turned into a prison during Emergency, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha. He added that the stains of Emergency will never be cleaned.

17:36 PM

PM Modi remembers Emergency and said that Constitution was murdered on June 25, 1975. Democracy in India not born from Constitution but comes from our soul, added PM Modi.

17:34 PM

I know that it takes time to change things which have been existing for last 70 years. We did not divert or dilute from our main goal. We have to moved forward, be it regarding infrastructure or in space: PM Modi

PM Modi in Lok Sabha: I know that it takes time to change things which have been existing for last 70 years. We did not divert or dilute from our main goal. We have to moved forward, be it regarding infrastructure or in space. pic.twitter.com/GmyqULTTaU

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2019

17:32 PM

In 2014, I said my government will be dedicated to the poor. We developed such a culture in the country that a common man had to fight and compromise with basic needs: PM Modi

17:29 PM

PM Narendra Modi takes a dig at Congress, saying that the party has risen so high that it is now totally cut off from roots. 

17:28 PM

It is tough to cure the disease of 70 years in 5 years: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

17:28 PM

It is tough to cure the disease of 70 years in 5 years: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

17:26 PM

I do not think about elections in terms of who won and who lost. For me, what is satisfying is the opportunity to serve 130 crore Indians and work for their development, says PM Modi

17:24 PM

In 2014, the nation had chosen us as an experiment. But in 2019, the people who reign supreme in a democracy have reposed their faith in us after evaluating our performance. There is no greater satisfaction than being rewarded on the basis of your work: PM Modi

17:24 PM

In 2014, the nation had chosen us as an experiment. But in 2019, the people who reign supreme in a democracy have reposed their faith in us after evaluating our performance. There is no greater satisfaction than being rewarded on the basis of your work: PM Modi

17:19 PM

India should not lose the opportunity to move forward together to fulfill the dream of a strong, prosperous, inclusive nation, PM Modi said in Lok Sabha.

17:17 PM

Voters showed that they care for India and its development: PM Modi

17:15 PM

The voters have given a strong mandate after many decades: PM Modi

17:14 PM

Want to take India to new heights with support of everyone: PM Modi

17:14 PM

Want to take India to new heights with support of everyone: PM Modi

17:13 PM

PM Modi thanks Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and other leaders for participating in debate on President's address in Lok Sabha.

17:12 PM

We can overcome all challenges by coming together: PM Modi

17:12 PM

We can overcome all challenges by coming together: PM Modi

17:10 PM

We have to come together to move forward, says PM Modi

16:47 PM

PM Narendra Modi will reply to the 'Motion Of Thanks On the President's Address' at around 5 PM in the Lok Sabha today.

13:10 PM

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran in Lok Sabha: The pre-monsoon rain is the lowest in the last 65 years. Water supply in the four reservoirs supplying water in Chennai has dropped below 1 %.  We are going through a severe water crisis. A similar situation took place in 2004. Then Karunanidhi decided to set up a desalination unit and UPA government sanctioned 1000 crores for a desalination plant to be implemented in Chennai. But central's ally AIADMK is complacent. Yesterday, MK Stalin was protesting for the people. (ANI)

13:10 PM

"There are several things on priority. We will raise the first concern of our constituencies before the House tomorrow. We will put across our views there," says TMC MP  Nusrat Jahan.

12:17 PM

As soon as the House met for the day, the two took oath in Bangla, ending it with phrases such as Vande Matram, Jai Hindi and Jai Bangla. After taking oath, the two went up to Speaker Om Birla to touch his feet.

12:15 PM

TMC Jadavpur (West Bengal) MP Mimi Chakraborty takes oath as a member of Lok Sabha.

#WATCH: TMC's winning candidate from Jadavpur (West Bengal), Mimi Chakraborty takes oath as a member of Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/NWD8OCCIio

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2019

12:14 PM

TMC Basirhat (West Bengal) MP Nusrat Jahan takes oath as a member of Lok Sabha: 

#WATCH: TMC's winning candidate from Basirhat (West Bengal), Nusrat Jahan takes oath as a member of Lok Sabha today. pic.twitter.com/zuM17qceOB

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2019

12:08 PM

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MPs PK Kunhalikutty & Mohd Bashir have given Adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha over an incident of mob lynching in Jharkhand.

12:05 PM

Rajya Sabha proceedings to begin from 2 pm on Monday. The house proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm as mark of respect to sitting member Madan Lal Saini who died on Monday. 

12:04 PM

Supreme Court allows Gujarat Congress to file 'election plea' after the conclusion of polls to fill Rajya Sabha seats vacated by Amit Shah, Smriti Irani. 

11:53 AM

Trinamool MPs Mimi Chakraborty and Nusrat Jahan take oath in Lok Sabha.