PM Modi Urges Opposition to Abandon “Politics of Obstruction”, Calls for Constructive Dialogue and Empowering Young MPs as Winter Session Begins
In a strongly worded appeal at the start of the Winter Session of Parliament on Monday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised certain Opposition parties for repeatedly disrupting parliamentary functioning and preventing young and first-time MPs from participating meaningfully in debates.
He emphasised that Parliament must serve as a platform for national progress, not an arena for hostility driven by election outcomes.
Speaking to the media before entering the House, the Prime Minister said that the bitterness of defeat and arrogance of victory should never overshadow democratic responsibilities.
He urged the Opposition to rethink what he described as a “failed strategy” of disruptions and obstructionism, even offering to share advice on how to rebuild credibility and effectiveness.
PM Modi remarked that some political parties are unable to accept electoral defeat, especially after the Bihar verdict, and are now venting frustration inside Parliament rather than engaging constructively.
“I thought enough time had passed and they would have recovered, but going by their statements, they still seem troubled by defeat,” he noted.
He expressed particular concern for young and first-time parliamentarians, saying they are being denied the opportunity to contribute.
“They want to speak for their constituencies, present new ideas, and show their capabilities—but they are being stopped. Parliament should benefit from their energy.
The nation needs their perspective,” he said.
Modi insisted that the House must become a space where delivery and performance take precedence over theatrics: “There are many places outside for drama. Here, we need delivery, not drama.”
‘Choose policy, not slogans’
Taking a swipe at the Opposition’s protest tactics, he said:
“There is the entire country to raise slogans.
Raise them wherever you lost, and where you will go for your next defeat. This place is for neeti (policy), not naare (slogans).”
He acknowledged that negativity can serve short-term political goals, but warned that it cannot build a nation.
Parliament, he stressed, must be driven by ideas, reforms and cooperation for national development.
‘Parliament is not a battleground for state-level political frustrations’
PM Modi criticised the trend of using Parliament to wage state-level political battles, saying anti-incumbency in some states has pushed leaders to channel their frustrations into parliamentary disruptions.
“They must introspect—people have rejected this behaviour for ten years. They need to change their strategy, and I am prepared to guide them.”
He urged the Opposition not to deprive MPs of their democratic rights:
“Don’t sacrifice MPs for your hopelessness,” he said. “Let them speak. Let Parliament work.”
Winter Session to strengthen India’s march towards progress
Calling the Winter Session a crucial opportunity rather than a formality, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that it will inject new momentum into the nation’s journey towards becoming Viksit Bharat.
He highlighted the increase in voter turnout in Bihar, particularly among women, as a testament to the strength of Indian democracy, and said the world today recognises both India’s democratic credibility and its rising economic power.
Modi also congratulated C. P. Radhakrishnan, newly appointed Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, and praised the progress of GST reforms, saying they have created a strong foundation for next-generation economic transformation.
He concluded by calling on all parties to approach the session with maturity and optimism:
“Let us rise above old grievances, come out of the shadow of defeat, and work together for the future of the country.”
