Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded former PM Manmohan Singh’s contribution to Parliament and the country while bidding farewell to retiring members in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Retiring Rajya Sabha members will be given a farewell on Thursday at Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s residence.
PM Modi Praises Dr Manmohan Singh
Dr Manmohan Singh ji came to Parliament in a wheelchair.
“I want to remember Dr. Manmohan Singh today, his contribution has been immense…For such a long time, the way he has guided this House and country, Dr Manmohan Singh will always be remembered for it…,” PM Modi said.
‘Manmohan Singh Ji Is The Inspiration Of New India’ – Modi
“Dr Manmohan Singh ji came to Parliament in a wheelchair. How conscious he is of his responsibilities, not only this, I was watching, whenever committee elections were held, he came to vote, the question is not to whom he came to give strength, I believe, to give strength to democracy,” PM Modi said.
“I hope the experience of retiring MPs will benefit the country and inspire new generations,” Modi added.
Parliament Ongoing Session
Parliament will continue the discussion on the Union Interim Budget 2024-25 on Thursday, and the Interim Budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Marking the significance of the present moment, the prime minister said the members that are leaving today had the opportunity to be in both old and the new building and they are leaving bearing witness to the Amrit Kaal and 75 years of the Constitution.
During his reply in both Houses of Parliament to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, PM Modi slammed the UPA government’s alleged mishandling of the economy and its corruption and policy paralysis.