Amid uproar PM introduces new ministers in LS

On the first day of Lok Sabha session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced his Council of Ministers, amid uproar by the Opposition MPs. PM Modi said, "Perhaps some people are not happy if country's women, OBCs, farmers' sons become Ministers. That is why they don't even allow their introduction. I thought that there would be enthusiasm in the Parliament as so many women, Dalits, tribals have become Ministers. This time our colleagues from agricultural and rural backgrounds, OBC community, have been given berth in the Council of Ministers." Modi has said the Opposition should ask tough questions but let the Government respond to them. The Opposition is ready to corner the government on various issues including the hike in fuel prices and farmers' protests among others. "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 the pace of development," PM Modi said.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar by Opposition MPs. Defence minister Rajnath Singh raised an objection against the uproar while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was introducing his Council of Ministers in the House. Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned for 1 hour as mark of respect to departed sitting MPs Raghunath Mohapatra, Rajeev Satav including veteran actor Dilip Kumar & veteran athlete Milkha Singh.