Narendra Modi Calls for Productive Parliament Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media in New Delhi on July 20, 2026, ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. He called for a productive and proactive session, urging members of all parties to employ logic and a positive spirit to advance national welfare. Modi cited India's 7.7% growth rate as the fastest among major economies and highlighted several infrastructure milestones, including a new oil refinery in Rajasthan and the opening of the country's third semiconductor plant.

Modi specifically praised Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based company, for the successful orbital launch of Vikram-1 under Mission Aagaman. He described the aspirations of India's youth as "boundless as space," noting that the Skyroot team has an average age of 28. During these remarks, Modi took a veiled swipe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, stating he was not referring to a "56-year-old youth."

The Indian National Congress responded by accusing the Prime Minister of using platitudes to avoid critical national issues. Party representatives highlighted the NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks and alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as primary concerns the government has failed to address.