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PM advises new NDA Rajya Sabha MPs on conduct
The Hindu··6 Aug
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 5 hosted about 37 newly elected NDA Rajya Sabha MPs for breakfast and urged them to learn from senior parliamentarians, including Opposition members. He cautioned against Delhi intrigues, misuse of letterheads and rude phone behaviour. Advice also covered dignified social media use. He warned against misuse of official letterheads.
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What It Means For You
- Constituents of new Rajya Sabha MPs can expect early emphasis on dignified public conduct and careful letterhead use.
- Anyone following Parliament can note the breakfast meet occurred while the Monsoon Session stayed disrupted.
- Young politicians can treat cross-party learning and social media restraint as stated expectations from the top.
What's Happening
- On August 5, PM Modi met about 37 newly elected NDA Rajya Sabha MPs over breakfast in New Delhi.
- He advised them to avoid Delhi intrigues, guard letterheads, stay polite on phone calls and learn from all MPs.
- He also urged careful, dignified use of social media and television appearances.
What The PM Told First-Time Rajya Sabha MPs
- Similar caution about middlemen and Delhi networks was given to NDA MPs after the 2019 Lok Sabha election.
- Attendees included crossover members who recently joined from parties such as AAP and Trinamool Congress.
- MPs later described Parliament being compared to a university where leaders learn from one another.
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