Replying to the motion of thanks of President Ram Nath Kovind's address in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the Prime Minister took jibes at Congress party and said the party today is "divided and confused".
He said, "Congress, which ruled the country for almost 60 years, has taken different stands in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. A divided and confused party like this can do no good for the country.”
Commenting on the commotion over and against farm laws is part of a well-thought-out strategy. The PM added.
"Noises and attempts to obstruct are part of a well-thought-out strategy. The strategy is to keep making noises otherwise the lies and rumours will be exposed, the truth will come out and things will get difficult for them. You won't be able to win people's confidence like that," said PM Modi.
As Congress MPs started shouting, Modi asked the party's leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to maintain the decorum. "Adhir Ranjan Ji, this is too much. I respect you. You will get more publicity than Trinamool Congress in Bengal, don't worry. This doesn't look good, why are you doing this?" said PM Modi.
"Three farm laws were brought in by the government, these agricultural reforms are important and necessary. Congress MPs in the House debated on the colour of the laws (black/white), it would have been better if they had debated on the content and intent of the laws," said PM Modi.
While the PM was explaining the government’s stand, the leaders of Congress walked out of the Lok Sabha.
The three farm laws have sparked protests nationwide from farmers who have to protest against the laws, demanding a complete repeal of them.
The Congress party has been supporting these protests; on Tuesday, party leader Manish Tewari said that 8 Congress MPs from Punjab will move a private members' bill in Parliament for withdrawal of these laws. This group did not involve their Rajya Sabha colleagues and after announcing the move, Tewari said that they will ask for party colleagues and like-minded parties support.
A private member’s bill is a legislation proposed by an MP and not by the government. In the past, 14 such bills have translated into law of the land although, since 1970, no private member bill has been passed by the House.