Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media outside Parliament on Monday (July 20, 2026), ahead of the Monsoon Session.

“We hope that monsoon and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive,” he said.

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The Prime Minister said reforms initiated by his government “have given courage to youth to dare to take commendable steps.”

On the economic front, Mr. Modi said the “West Asia conflict created major difficulties for India, which is dependent on import of energy.” Even so, he noted, “despite the crisis due to West Asia conflict, India registered 7.7% growth.”

He added that the “country has achieved several milestones, including in space sector, in the last one month.”

Mr. Modi made an appeal to lawmakers, urging all MPs to “wholeheartedly participate in proceedings of Monsoon Session.”

Published – July 20, 2026 11:04 am IST