NDA MPs chant "Jai Modi" as PM felicitated for India-US trade deal
New Delhi, February 3
The BJP workers felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chants of "Jai Modi," "Vande Mataram," and "Bharat Mata ki Jai" after the Prime Minister secured the trade deal with US President Donald Trump at the NDA Parliamentary party meeting underway in Parliament premises on Tuesday.
This comes after Trump said that the US and India "have agreed to a trade deal," with Washington reducing the reciprocal tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, "out of friendship and respect" for PM Modi.
Unveiled on Trump's social media platform Truth Social, the deal outlines significant tariff cuts and includes claims that India would halt Russian oil purchases. Earlier, Trump had levied a 50 per cent duty on India, with 25 per cent tied to crude imports from Russia, as administration officials asserted that India's oil buying supported Russia's war efforts.
Earlier, BJP National President Nitin Nabin was also formally welcomed in the presence of Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister JP Nadda, and other Bhartiya Janata Party leaders at the NDA Parliamentary party meeting.
Today, both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue the discussion on the motion of 'Thanks to the President's address' during the ongoing Budget Session.
In the Lok Sabha, the motion was moved by Sarbananda Sonowal and seconded by Tejasvi Surya. On Monday, the House witnessed a heated exchange between the NDA and the INDIA bloc MPs during Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's address, during which he cited an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General MM Naravane on border tensions with China. BJP members strongly objected to Rahul Gandhi's remarks, saying he violated the House's rules.
In the Upper House, the BJP MP Sadananad Master moved the motion of thanks and, on Monday, delivered an emotional address, placing his artificial limbs on the bench.
The motion comes in response to President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of both the Houses to mark the beginning of the Budget Session on January 28.
Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed repeated interruptions and was later adjourned for the day following a prolonged stalemate over LoP Rahul Gandhi's insistence on speaking about a specific matter pertaining to the standoff with China during border tensions in 2020 while referring to a report citing an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane. The House, which began discussion on the motion of thanks on the President's Address, was adjourned till 3 pm, 4 pm and later for the day.
Speaker Om Birla ruled that Rahul Gandhi should not make references to the unpublished book and article. When the House met at 3 pm, the Speaker urged the Leader of the Opposition to proceed with his speech without mentioning his intended reference. He said that the House works according to the rules.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While the trade deal is positive, the article mentions India would halt Russian oil purchases? That seems like a major strategic shift not discussed publicly. Our energy security is crucial. Hope there is more clarity on this.
The focus should be on the deal and its benefits for common people, not just the political chants. Also, the Parliament is for serious discussion, not just felicitations. The adjournments over Rahul Gandhi's speech show how petty politics disrupts real work.
Jai Modi! This deal shows India's growing stature. Trump reduced tariffs out of "friendship and respect" for our PM. That says a lot. We must stand united behind our leaders when they deliver such results for the nation.
The article is all over the place. One minute it's a trade deal, next it's about Parliament adjournments and border tensions. Can we please have a focused discussion on the economic impact of this US deal? That's what matters for jobs and growth.
Respect to MP Sadanand Master for his emotional address in the Rajya Sabha. That is the kind of dedication we need. On the deal, hope it translates to cheaper goods and more opportunities for our youth. 🤞
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