Modi’s warning came in the midst of a fierce Opposition that has been protesting against the suspension of 12 MPs from
the Rajya Sabha, where the BJP still doesn’t have majority.
PM Modi, on several occasions in the past, had emphasised on the regular attendance of his party MPs in Parliament.
“While some of us take it as a warning that party would factor in the attendance in Parliament while deciding
our future,” the MP added.
Before PM Modi’s address, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has briefed the meeting about proceedings
in the last week and mentioned that the attendance had been an issue sometimes. According to sources, Joshi said at
least twice, the MPs had to be summoned as there was a lack of quorum in the House.
Modi’s warning came in the midst of a fierce Opposition that has been protesting against the suspension of 12 MPs from
the Rajya Sabha, where the BJP still doesn’t have majority. The Upper House witnessed several abrupt adjournments due
to the protests while the Lok Sabha, in which the ruling party has brute majority, has been functioning normally.
PM Modi also asked the BJP MPs to attend the house instead of participating in the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath
corridor which is to take place on December 13. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the corridor at a function in Varanasi.
At the meeting, the PM asked party lawmakers to organise programmes in their respective constituencies to felicitate Padma awardees.
“Padma Award has been conferred upon common citizens who are doing good work. PM has said to organise events,
with such awardees being on live contact,” Joshi told reporters after the meeting.
