Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with 45 Parliamentarians at his official residence on Friday, 7 August, offering personal reassurance to a group of newly aligned lawmakers navigating their first stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The meeting was aimed at allaying apprehensions among MPs who have recently switched political loyalties and joined the NDA fold.

Who Was at the Table

The gathering brought together 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who merged into the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, seven former Uddhav Sena MPs — six of whom have officially joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena — 20 National People's Party (NPP) MPs, and two MPs from the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction). The diverse composition reflected the breadth of recent political realignments feeding into the NDA's parliamentary strength.

What Modi Told the MPs

According to reports, Prime Minister Modi sought to put the rebel lawmakers at ease, telling them: 'The NDA is a family. We are with the constituent parties. I am with every MP, and not just one constituent party of the NDA. I stand with every MP of the NDA. You don't need to worry about anyone.'

Modi also reportedly shared personal anecdotes from his own parliamentary journey and urged the MPs to read, learn, and understand the history of Parliament. He encouraged them to participate vigorously in debates, framing active engagement as both a democratic duty and a way to ensure their constituencies receive representation in the 'temple of democracy.'

Concerns Over Parliament Disruptions

The Prime Minister expressed concern over repeated disruptions in the House due to Opposition protests, which he noted had effectively denied the new MPs opportunities to speak on the floor. He reportedly advised them to maintain cordial relations with Opposition members while steering clear of what he described as 'Delhi's web of narratives.'

Notably, the breakfast followed a Thursday evening dinner that Modi had hosted separately for 37 BJP MPs at his residence — part of a broader outreach initiative to strengthen coordination within the ruling alliance during the ongoing session.

Context: A Turbulent Monsoon Session

The Monsoon Session 2025 has been marked by repeated adjournments and Opposition uproar, limiting legislative business. For MPs who have only recently crossed the floor, the pressure of operating in a hostile parliamentary atmosphere — without the institutional support of their former parties — makes such personal outreach from the Prime Minister particularly significant. This is the second consecutive day of informal engagement between Modi and his parliamentary allies, signalling a deliberate effort to consolidate NDA cohesion ahead of potential legislative battles.

What Comes Next

The informal outreach is expected to continue through the remainder of the Monsoon Session. Political observers note that the integration of rebel MPs into the NDA's parliamentary machinery will be tested in floor debates and committee proceedings in the weeks ahead.