PM Modi says he hopes ‘monsoon and Monsoon Session are productive’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope for a productive Monsoon Session while highlighting India's 7.7% economic growth despite global energy challenges. He urged lawmakers to participate actively in the session and touted recent milestones in the space sector.
Why it matters
The PM's comments set the tone for the parliamentary session, emphasizing economic resilience and government-led reforms as key priorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media outside Parliament on Monday (July 20, 2026), ahead of the Monsoon Session.
“We hope that monsoon and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive,” he said.
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The Prime Minister said reforms initiated by his government “have given courage to youth to dare to take commendable steps.”
On the economic front, Mr. Modi said the “West Asia conflict created major difficulties for India, which is dependent on import of energy.” Even so, he noted, “despite the crisis due to West Asia conflict, India registered 7.7% growth.”
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