Debate and dialogue are soul of Parliament, says Modi

His statement came in the wake of a raging debate in the country over incidents of intolerance. The Opposition is all set to put the government on the mat over the incidents as well as some inflammatory comments. The ruling BJP has slammed some remarks from eminent personalities on the intolerance saying that they over reacting and those would dmage the country’s image.

However the government has indicated it is ready for a discussion.

Speaking outside Parliament before the session begins, Modi said : “Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P fir people’s participation and E for equality.”

Constitution is a ray of hope. H for Harmony, O for Opportunity, P for People’s Participation, E for Equality: PM pic.twitter.com/lZZN73qRTn

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 26, 2015

People should get to know more about aspects of our Constitution: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 26, 2015

Recalling his meeting with leaders of all parties, Modi said everyone agreed that the house should function ina cordial atmosphere. “There can be no better place for having a conversation on issues of national debate than Parliament. ” Conversation and debates are the soul of Parliament and there are lot of other stages available for other purposes. I am happy that all parties have put forward constructive views for debates. I hope we won’t be in short in our efforts to fulfill the expectations of having healthy debates in Parliament,” Modi said in his statement.

No mention of our Constitution is complete without remembering the stellar contribution of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. I salute him.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2015

Greeting people on the Constitution Day, from his twitter handle Modi tweeted: Let us always uphold the ideals and values of our constitution and create an India that would make our founding fathers very proud.”

Greetings to people of India on the historic occasion of 1st Constitution Day. May this day inspire you to know more about our Constitution. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2015

This day is a tribute to all those great women & men who worked tirelessly to give India a Constitution we are very proud of.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2015

Let us always uphold the ideals & values of our Constitution & create an India that would make our founding fathers very proud.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2015

Parliament all lit up on the eve of the 1st ever Constitution Day. pic.twitter.com/uje1RU2FJ6

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 25, 2015