PM Narendra Modi Addresses Lawmakers: Highlights

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a gathering of parliamentarians in New Delhi, at the Speaker's Research Initiative.

Here are the highlights of what he has said:

• If we think we don't feel sleepy, going to a five-star hotel will not bring sleep.
• Tai Ji (Sumitra Mahajan) can keep trying, but it will not have the desired result to ensure that the House runs smoothly.
• We need to have an open mind. We need to listen and try to understand issue with an open mind.
• A dose of information will help formulate ideas.
• As far the details of any subject is considered, we should know the past of the same and the background of the issue and what is the international impact of the decision. Why is it necessary, and if not, then why it is not necessary.
• You can be a great orator, but you need information.
• I never thought I would be in this field, neither did I plan it.
• I worked for the organisation.
• Many years ago, there was a three-day special session called.
• I came to Delhi, got a pass from party MPs and came to listen to the House.
• I had a question in mind, and wanted to know the effect of words of people who run the country. I was in awe.
• Similarly, people have expectations from us.
• We should take benefit from the experience of older MPs, former MPs... Irrespective of which party they were in.
• It isn't difficult to speak for 60 minutes. But, it is very difficult to speak for 6.