PM Modi Urges Opposition to Prioritize Work Over Drama Ahead of Winter Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered one of his most ruthless pre-session broadsides yet as the Winter Session commenced today, directly accusing opposition parties — in an obvious reference to the Congress-led INDIA bloc — of being unable to stomach their humiliating defeat in the recent Bihar assembly elections. Standing outside the new Parliament building, he warned that the Winter Session must not be hijacked into a “meltdown arena” where defeated leaders vent personal anger instead of contributing to national progress.

Highlighting the record voter turnout in Bihar, especially the unprecedented participation of women, Modi asserted that India has once again demonstrated to the world that its democracy not only survives but delivers tangible results. “Global eyes are on us. We have shown democracy can deliver hope and faith,” he said, stressing that Parliament’s sanctity demands focus on policy, development, and the country’s forward march rather than becoming a theatre for post-poll frustration or a platform to showcase bruised egos.

In a series of stinging remarks that left little to interpretation, the Prime Minister declared himself ready to personally coach the opposition on political performance and strategy. “I am willing to give tips on how they should perform,” he said with a smile, before adding the sharp caveat: “But do not sacrifice the voices of your own young MPs just to nurse the wounds of defeat.” He accused certain parties of having built a new tradition of bringing state-level anti-incumbency and governance failures into the national legislature because they can no longer face the people in their strongholds.

The Winter Session, spanning 15 sittings until December 19, carries a packed legislative agenda with the government planning to table 13 crucial bills on atomic energy, higher education, taxation, and corporate reforms. Yet, the opposition has already signalled full-throttle confrontation, particularly over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, persistent air pollution in Delhi, and other public-interest issues they claim the treasury benches want to dodge.

Unfazed, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra fired back within hours, asserting that demanding answers on issues affecting millions is the very essence of parliamentary democracy. “Suppressing discussion on real problems of the people — that is drama. Raising those problems is our duty,” she declared, making it clear that the coming days will witness intense verbal duels and possible disruptions as both sides dig in for a bitterly contested session.