Narendra Modi’s stern message to Congress: Democracy cannot run on whims of some

The PM was speaking at the 9th Jagran Forum, where the topic of discussion is democracy, with the inclusive form of democracy and its temporal reference kept at the center in the conclave. Meanwhile, Congress members continued to disrupt Lok Sabha.

Published: December 10, 2015 11:38 AM IST

By Sakshita Khosla

Narendra Modi's stern message to Congress: Democracy cannot run on whims of some

New Delhi, December 10: As Congress party continued to create disruptions in the Parliament on the National Herald case, prime minister Narendra Modi said that democracy cannot run on whims and imaginations. The PM was speaking at a forum of Dainik Jagran on Thursday, when he sent the stern message to the opposition on its continuing disruption casuing activities in the Parliament. PM’s message comes even as the winter session is all set to go the monsoon session way, with none of the important bills likely to be passed anytime soon.

The PM, in the Jagran Forum said that democracy cannot be run on the whims and fancies of some people. His indication was towards the opposition Congress, which has been protesting in the Parliament, alleging that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to settle personal scores by accusing Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. He said that it was sad that the Parliament was not functioning. He also indicated that he would like to discuss several bills affecting the poor of the country, apart from the much awaited Goods and Services Tax Bill. Also Read: Narendra Modi announces release of his book ‘Convenient Action- Continuity for Change’ at COP21 Summit in Paris

“People only talk about GST & Parliament but there are also several other measures for the poor that are pending in Parliament”, the PM rued. Stressing on the need for the Parliament to function, the PM said, “Ghareeb ka haq ruka hua hai, hum sansad isi liye chalaane ko keh rahe hain.” (The rights of the poor are being obstructed. That is why we want the Parliament to function). Meanwhile, Congress continued to disrupt the Parliament, shouting slogans “We want justice” in Lok Sabha, to protest against BJP MP Virendra Singh’s remark on Rahul Gandhi and Jytoiraditya Scindia.

Singh who is a member from Bhadoi in Uttar Pradesh, said on Wednesday that while the Congress is talking about the pain of the farmers, their leaders Rahul Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia had no knowledge about farming or agriculturists and cannot even distinguish between bajra, jowar and wheat. “They have known farmers through books and I have learnt about farmers by toiling in field. I have grown enough food grains, which the seven generations of the Scindia’s must have not grown,” he said while participating in a discussion on drought situation and farmers’ condition. He also attacked Rahul Gandhi for his “suit boot ki sarkar” remark, saying it does not behove him as the Congress party had been dealing with “suitcases”.

(With agency inputs)

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