Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday, and political temperatures soared from day one. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a positive tone in his address to the media—highlighting monsoon gains and economic momentum—opposition leaders raised sharp concerns about his absence from Parliament and lack of accountability.
PM links monsoon to economic revival, praises Operation Sindoor
Speaking outside Parliament, PM Modi described the monsoon as a symbol of renewal and economic hope. He noted that this year’s rainfall has been especially favorable for agriculture and will strengthen rural and national economies. “For the first time in a decade, water storage has tripled, promising major economic benefits,” he said.
The Prime Minister also referred to the recently concluded Operation Sindoor, calling it a strong message to extremist forces. “Our soldiers entered the terrorists’ den and neutralized them. The world has witnessed India’s military prowess,” he stated, adding that Maoism and Naxalism were retreating. “Zones once called ‘red zones’ are now turning green zones,” he asserted, urging MPs to share this success story with the public.
Jairam Ramesh slams PM’s rare Parliament appearances
Even before the session began, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh lashed out at the Prime Minister, accusing him of evading accountability. “In just a few moments, PM Modi will appear before the media outside Parliament, as always well-groomed and full of hollow, repetitive statements,” Ramesh posted on X.
He further criticized Modi for rarely attending parliamentary proceedings, saying, “He usually speaks just once a year, during the motion of thanks on the President’s address.” Ramesh demanded that the PM address Parliament directly on issues like the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and alleged U.S. mediation remarks involving former President Trump.
Taking a final swipe, Ramesh wrote, “In another 48 hours, our super-premium frequent flyer PM will be off on yet another foreign tour, leaving people in Manipur more disillusioned than ever.”
India on the cusp of becoming third-largest economy
PM Modi also focused on India’s rising economic stature. “From being the 10th-largest economy, India now stands at the threshold of becoming the world’s third-largest economy,” he said, projecting confidence that the current session would lead to meaningful reforms and policy decisions.
21-day Monsoon Session set to debate critical issues
The Monsoon Session, which began on July 21, will run until August 21 and includes 21 scheduled sittings. The government is expected to introduce multiple bills, while the opposition is preparing to corner it on issues such as national security, foreign policy, unemployment, inflation, and the ongoing Manipur crisis.
