With a pragmatic approach,  PM Narendra Modi on Monday appealed to all parliament members to cooperate in following all Covid protocols and take vaccines as the Monsoon Session of the Parliament begins today. Meeting media people outside the Parliament, PM Modi noted that over 40 crore people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and vaccination is being taken forward at a fast pace.

"We want that the pandemic be discussed on priority & we get constructive suggestions from all MPs so that there comes a fresh approach in fight against COVID and shortcomings be corrected so that everyone moves forward together in the fight," the Prime Minister said.  Vaccine is given in 'baahu' (arms), those who take it become 'Baahubali'. Over 40 cr people have become 'Baahubali' in the fight against COVID. It's being taken forward. The pandemic has gripped the entire world. So we want meaningful discussions in the Parliament over it," he said.  He also said, "I would like to urge all the MPs & all the parties to ask the most difficult & sharpest questions in the Houses but should also allow the Govt to respond, in a disciplined environment. This will boost democracy, strengthen people's trust & improve pace of development.".

The Lok Sabha will have a total of 19 sittings. This is the first session of Parliament since the results of assembly polls in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. Last year, the monsoon session began in September and the winter session was not held due to the COVID-19 situation.

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