Prime Minister Narendra Modi  affirmed on Monday  that his Government was   “ready to discuss all issues” in Parliament even as he called for upholding the dignity of Parliament and the chair.

Addressing the newspersons  outside the Parliament ahead of the  start of the first day's proceedings,  the Prime Minister said that the government would answer all questions asked in the Parliament.

“Whatever voices are raised against the Government or Government policies, the dignity of Parliament and the Speaker's Chair should be upheld. We should maintain the sort of conduct that will inspire younger generations,” Modi said.

“Voices against government policies should be forceful but the dignity of Parliament and the Chair should be upheld,” he said.

 “Benchmark should be how the House functions and not how it was disrupted,” Modi said.

He said that citizens want Parliament to debate on issues of national interest and find ways for the development of the country.

“This is an important session of the Parliament. The citizens of the country want a productive session. They are fulfilling their responsibilities for a brighter future,” the Prime Minister said.

“Our Government is ready to answer all questions during the Winter Session of the Parliament. We should debate in the Parliament, and maintain the decorum of the proceedings,” he said.

He said that the Government wants questions in Parliament and also peace.

The Prime Minister also urged people to stay alert in the wake of the new variant of Covid-19.

The first day witnessed the Government 'retreating ' on the Farm Bills but going on an  offensive  on the other side  as 12 opposition MPs stood suspended for the whole winter session for “ 'unruly behaviour” in the last monsoon session.

The Winter Session of Parliament that commenced on November 29 would last until December 23.