NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with around 45 newly elected Lok Sabha MPs from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday, reassuring constituent members and recently inducted lawmakers while calling for smooth parliamentary proceedings.
Addressing MPs from the Shiv Sena, National Citizens Party of India (NCPI), NCP (Ajit Pawar), alongside rebel Trinamool Congress members and former Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, PM Modi described the NDA as a unified family and assured them of full backing for constituency development.
Key Highlights
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Reassurance to Allies & Inductees: PM Modi assured rebel TMC members and former Uddhav Thackeray loyalists who joined Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena that he stands with every NDA lawmaker, emphasizing equal respect and opportunity across all alliance partners.
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Direct PMO Access: Lawmakers were instructed to bypass administrative hurdles and approach the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) directly for local development initiatives.
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Parliamentary Performance: Expressing concern over ongoing Opposition disruptions that prevent first-time MPs from speaking, PM Modi urged members to study parliamentary history and prepare thoroughly for debates.
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Political Advice: Advising MPs to avoid getting caught in “Delhi’s web of narratives,” the Prime Minister emphasized maintaining cordial relations across party lines and staying grounded with local constituents, farmers, and workers.
