PM Narendra Modi to Opposition: Deliver in Parliament Instead of Doing Drama

PM Narendra Modi, beginning the Winter Session of Parliament with a sharp attack on the Opposition, on Monday accused rival parties of repeatedly reducing Parliament to a stage for political theatrics. Modi said that instead of functioning as a “warm-up arena” for upcoming elections or an “outlet to vent frustration after defeat”, Parliament must serve as a platform focused on “delivery, not drama” and “neeti, not naare”.

His comments immediately sparked outrage across Opposition ranks, with the Congress calling the Prime Minister the “biggest dramebaaz” and accusing him of hypocrisy. The confrontation set the tone for what promises to be a turbulent Winter Session.

Opposition Pushes for Debate on Electoral Rolls

Modi’s remarks came amid Opposition signals that they would not allow the Houses to function unless the government agreed to hold discussions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the broader issues surrounding electoral reforms. With the government yet to respond formally, Opposition parties disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings on Monday, leading to its adjournment without transacting business; the issue was also raised emphatically in the Rajya Sabha.

Modi’s Strong Words in Pre-Session Address

In his customary address before the session, Modi warned against turning Parliament into a space for noise rather than nation-building.
“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,” he said. He accused certain leaders of carrying the burden of anti-incumbency and electoral loss into Parliament, using the House to express anger instead of constructive ideas.

Modi urged the Opposition to “change their approach and strategy” and allow MPs—especially first-time and younger members—to participate meaningfully. “Do not infringe upon the rights of MPs. Do not make MPs the victims of your despair,” he said.

He emphasized that Parliament must not become an arena for arrogance after victory or frustration after defeat. “Those who want to do drama, let them do it elsewhere. Here, there should be delivery, not drama,” Modi declared, urging all parties to prioritise positive thinking and nation-building over negativity.

Congress Hits Back: ‘PM Delivered Dramebaazi’

Reacting strongly, Congress president and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Prime Minister of indulging in the very theatrics he claims to oppose.
“Instead of addressing key issues before Parliament, he has once again delivered dramebaazi,” Kharge said. He alleged that the government has been “trampling upon Parliamentary decorum and the Parliamentary system for the past 11 years”.
He demanded that the BJP “end this drama of distraction” and allow serious debates on issues affecting the public.

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A Pattern of Pre-Session Jabs

This is not the first time Modi has used pre-session remarks to criticise the Opposition. On the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha session in June, he had accused Opposition parties of spreading negativity, staging drama, and preventing young MPs from getting opportunities to speak. At the time, Modi had stated that citizens expect “debate and diligence”, not “tantrums and disturbances”.

Buoyed by the BJP’s recent Assembly election victory in Bihar—following earlier wins in Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi—the Prime Minister returned to this theme on Monday, framing the Winter Session as a test of political responsibility over political spectacle.

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Session Begins Under a Cloud of Confrontation

With the Opposition determined to force discussions on electoral reforms and the government hoping to push forward its legislative agenda, the stage is set for friction in Parliament. Modi’s call for “delivery over drama” and the Opposition’s counter-accusations indicate that the Winter Session may see more disruptions before any consensus emerges.

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