NEW DELHI — In a major political outreach to consolidate the ruling coalition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reassured newly inducted MPs and NDA alliance partners of complete backing for their parliamentary and constituency priorities during an informal gathering in New Delhi.
The interaction included nearly 45 parliamentarians—spanning rebel Trinamool Congress members, former Shiv Sena (UBT) representatives, and leaders from the NCPI, Shiv Sena, and NCP (Ajit Pawar)—aimed at fortifying coalition unity and optimizing legislative participation amid ongoing parliamentary deadlocks.
Key Takeaways
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Institutional Inclusion: PM Modi reinforced that all constituent members and independent inductees hold equal weight within the NDA framework, promising fair opportunity and voice across all partner factions.
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Streamlined Administrative Support: The Prime Minister advised MPs to maintain direct contact with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to resolve administrative roadblocks and accelerate grassroots development initiatives.
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Parliamentary Responsibility: Highlighting that frequent House disruptions disproportionately harm first-time MPs, PM Modi urged members to leverage parliamentary archives, master legislative history, and deliver well-researched debate interventions.
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Political Grounding: Lawmakers were cautioned against succumbing to capital-centric political narratives, with an emphasis on prioritizing grassroots engagement with local workers, farmers, and cross-party colleagues.
