Upper House is the soul of federal structure: PM

November 18, 2019 14:44

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Rajya Sabha during a discussion on the 250th session of the House. Highlights of his speech.

-- This house has seen many historic moments, it has made history also and has seen history being made as well. It is a far-sighted house.

-- The Rajya Sabha gives an opportunity to people away from electoral politics to contribute to the country and its development. Whenever it has been about good of the nation, Rajya Sabha has risen to the occasion.

-- It was widely believed that Triple Talaq bill would not pass here but it did.Even GST became a reality after it was passed in this house.We can never forget the role of the Rajya Sabha when bills related to Articles 370 and 35(A) were passed.

-- Upper House is the soul of federal structure. Atalji said don't make second house secondary house.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi said the winter session of the Parliament is an important one and all lawmakers should contribute to enriching the discussions.The winter session, which started from today, will go on till December 13.

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