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NEW DELHI: Reaching out to the Opposition on the eve of the monsoon session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed some of the concerns of various political parties and spoke out against cow vigilantes who indulge in violence in the name of cow protection and said state governments should take the strictest action in such matters.

Speaking at the all-party meeting convened by the government, the prime minister sought the support of the Opposition in smooth conduct of business in both the Houses. He asserted that all political parties stood united to ensure the nations safety and security.

CPM leader Sitaram Yechury had raised the issue of lynchings in various parts of the country during the meeting, while Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed concern over the situation in Kashmir.

Azad reiterated his charge that the government has closed all doors and windows and this was leading to political suffocation in Jammu and Kashmir. He asked the government to at least open a ventilator so that people could breathe easy.

Alluding to the corruption cases against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family members, Modi said legal action should be taken against corrupt leaders and gave a call to all parties for action. The PM also thanked all parties for their support to goods and services tax.

Reforms like preponing of budget session of Parliament by a month would lead to a balanced nature of capital expenditure profile in this financial year, he said. Already 30% of total expenditure and 49% expenditure in infrastructure sector has taken place before the monsoon has started, which is a huge achievement and would bring fiscal prudence in capital expenditure in future.

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Preserve democracy, ensure smooth session: PM to opposition - Economic Times