Special session of Parliament: PM Modi recalls the emotional moment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, recalled the emotional moment he first stepped into Parliament as an MP in 2014. Holding many bitter-sweet memories within its current building, according to PM Modi.

The Special Session of Parliament commenced today on Monday and will run until Friday.

In his opening speech during the special session of Parliament, spoke about bowing in reverence to the temple of democracy, expressing disbelief that a child from a humble background could enter the Parliament.

PM Modi also recalled the words of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee that governments will come and go, parties will form and collapse but the country should remain.

"Bidding farewell to this structure is an emotional moment...We've experienced both disagreements and unity within these walls," he stated. Reflecting on his early days in Parliament, he shared, "When I first walked into this Parliament building as an MP, I paid my respects to the temple of democracy. It was a deeply emotional moment for me. I never envisioned that a child from a poor family, living on a railway platform, could make it to Parliament. I never imagined I would receive so much love from the people."

PM Modi also touched upon the significant contributions of former Prime Ministers and recollected the inspiring words of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, during India's independence.

"The echoes of Pandit Nehru's 'At the stroke of the midnight...' in this House will continue to inspire us. In this very House, Atal ji said, 'Governments will come and go, parties will form and dissolve, but this nation must remain.' These echoes resonate even today," he added.