**Executive Summary**
This document presents the English rendering of Prime Minister Modi's statement to the media ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, dated December 1, 2023. The statement focuses on the importance of the session for national progress, constructive dialogue, and the active participation of all members, especially first-time MPs. It emphasizes the need for policy-focused discussions rather than political drama.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose and Expectations of the Winter Session:**
* The session aims to energize national progress and strengthen democracy.
* Parliament should focus on the country's needs and objectives.
* The Opposition should constructively raise issues and avoid dwelling on past defeats.
* Parties are discouraged from using Parliament for state-level politics or venting frustration.
* **Inclusivity and Constructive Dialogue:**
* First-time and younger MPs should be given opportunities to express their views and contribute.
* Parliament should emphasize policy over political slogans.
* A balance of positive thinking and constructive criticism is necessary for nation-building.
* **Economic Progress and Reforms:**
* India's economic strength is growing, moving towards becoming a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).
* GST reforms have fostered trust and pave the way for future reforms.
**Impact Analysis**
**Parliamentarians (MPs)**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue, focus on policy, and prioritize national progress over political drama. First-time and younger MPs are expected to be given more opportunities to contribute.
* **Action Required:** Participate actively in discussions, focus on policy issues, and contribute to the nation's development.
**Opposition Parties**
* **Impact:** Urged to move past defeats, engage constructively, and raise important issues.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill their responsibility by raising issues and contributing to discussions without dwelling on past defeats.
**New Chairperson of the Upper House**
* **Impact:** Expected to guide the Upper House.
* **Action Required:** Steer and manage the proceedings of the Upper House effectively.
**Citizens of India**
* **Impact:** The session is intended to contribute to the nation's progress and address their expectations.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed and hold their representatives accountable for their actions in Parliament.
Key Entities Referenced
Parliament: The primary legislative body, the focus of the statement regarding the Winter Session.
Winter Session: The specific parliamentary session being addressed in the statement.
Viksit Bharat: A national goal of developed India, influencing policy direction.
Bihar: The location of recent elections influencing the statement, regarding election results.
GST: Referenced to next-generation reforms
Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of PM’s statement to the media
ahead of Winter Session of Parliament
प्रव तथ: 01 DEC 2025 12:11PM by PIB Delhi
Namaskar friends!
You also enjoy the weather.
Friends,
This winter session (of Parliament) is not just a ritual. This is my firm belief that this winter session will
also energize the efforts that are underway to take the nation rapidly toward progress. Bharat has truly
lived democracy. Time and again, the enthusiasm and spirit of democracy has been expressed in such a
way that people’s faith in democracy continues to grow stronger. Recently, the elections in Bihar and the
record voter turnout there are the greatest strength of democracy. The increasing participation of mothers
and sisters creates new hope and confidence in itself. On one hand, democracy is becoming stronger, and
on the other hand, within this democratic framework, the strengthening of our economy is something the
world is observing very closely. Bharat has proven that Democracy Can Deliver. The speed at which
Bharat’s economic status is reaching new heights today fills us with new confidence and gives us new
strength to move toward the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).
Friends,
This session should focus on what Parliament is thinking for the country, what Parliament wants to do for
the country, and what Parliament is going to do for the country. The Opposition should also fulfil its
responsibility, raise issues in discussions, and bring forward strong issues. They should come out of the
despair of defeat.
Unfortunately, there are one or two parties that cannot even digest their defeat. I thought that enough time
has passed since the Bihar results and they would have recovered, but hearing their statements yesterday,
it seems their defeat is still troubling them. But I appeal to all parties that this winter session should not
become a battleground for the frustration of defeat. And neither should this winter session turn into an
arena for arrogance after victory. We must think ahead with balance and responsibility, keeping in mind
the duties and expectations the people of the country have placed upon us as their representatives. We
should see how to improve what exists and, if something is going wrong, how we can make precise and
constructive comments so that the citizens of the country also gain understanding. This certainly requires
hard work, but it must be done in the nation’s interest.
One of my biggest concerns for a long time has been that first-time MPs or younger MPs from all parties
are extremely troubled and saddened. They are not being given the opportunity to demonstrate their
abilities or to talk about the problems of their constituencies. They want to contribute to the nation’s
development journey by expressing their views, but even that is being stopped. Whatever the party, we
must give opportunities to these young, newly elected MPs. The House should benefit from their
experiences. Through Parliament, the nation too will benefit from the experiences of this new generation.Therefore, I request that we should take these issues seriously. There are plenty of places to perform
drama. Those who want to do drama, let them do it elsewhere. Here, there should be delivery, not drama.
There is plenty of space in the country to shout slogans. You have already shouted where you were
defeated. You can shout even where you are going to be defeated next. But here, we should emphasize
policy, not slogans. And that should be your intention.
Friends,
It is possible that negativity may be useful to some extent in politics, but ultimately, there must also be
some positive thinking for nation-building. I would expect that negativity is kept within limits and that
attention is given to nation-building.
Friends,
This winter session is important for another reason as well. Our new Hon’ble Chairperson will begin
guiding our Upper House from today. I extend my best wishes to him.
Friends,
GST reforms have created an environment of trust among the people for next-generation reforms. Many
important steps will be taken in that direction in this session as well. If some of our media friends analyze
this, they will notice that, for some time, our Parliament has either been used as a warm-up platform for
elections or as a place to vent frustration after defeat. I have seen that in some states there is so much anti-
incumbency that leaders after being in power there are unable to go among the people or speak to them.
And so, they come to Parliament and pour out all their anger here. Some parties have started a new
tradition of using Parliament for their state-level politics. They should reflect on the fact that the country
has not accepted these methods for the past 10 years. They should now change their approach, change
their strategy. I am ready to give them tips on how they should perform. But at least do not infringe upon
the rights of MPs. Give MPs the opportunity to express themselves. Do not make MPs the victims of your
despair and your defeat. I hope that we all proceed with these responsibilities. But I assure the nation that
the country has set out on the path of progress. The nation is moving forward toward achieving new
heights, and this House will also infuse new energy and new strength into that journey. With this belief,
thank you very much.
LLIIVVEE:: PPMM MMooddii’’ss rreemmaarrkkss aatt tthhee ssttaarrtt ooff WWiinntteerr SSeessssiioonn ooff ……
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