Government ready for debates, hope Parliament is allowed to function without disruptions, says PM Modi

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is hopeful that both Houses will be allowed to function without any disruption and important legislatures will be passed.

"I met leaders from all parties and appealed to them to let Parliament function smoothly. There was a consensus among all the leaders that discussions should be held in Parliament. I hope that all Parliamentarians will not leave any stone unturned to fulfil our responsibilities towards the House," he said.

"Everyone has shown that they are positive that debates and discussions will take place," he added.

He also asserted that there is no better medium for an interaction than discussing issues in Parliament. Modi, in his famous style, said that the word hope for him stands for "H-Harmony, O-Opportunity, P-People's participation, E-Equality," he said.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu also said there are important legislations to be passed and he is optimistic that the sessions will be allowed to function. "The country wants Parliament to function. All members present in the all party meet agreed that discussions should be held. I'm sure they will cooperate," he said.

Naidu also said that the government is ready to discuss the raging issue of growing 'intolerance' in the country. He is also hopeful that the Goods and Services Tax will be passed in Parliament.

The Winter Session of Parliament will begin on Thursday with an emboldened Opposition raring to take on the Centre on the issue of intolerance and make it difficult for the Narendra Modi government to get crucial Bills passed. But before the stormy session commences and government takes up any legislative business, the first two days will be dedicated to the anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution also known as Constitution Day.

The leaders will pay tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution, including a special session of Parliament with no zero hour on Thursday and Friday.

The events have political significance too as ruling the Bharatiya Janata Party is working overtime to woo Dalits, a politically crucial constituency.