'For God's Sake, Behave', President Says After MPs' Fight Over Room

August 13, 2014

New Delhi, Aug 13: President Pranab Mukherjee has made an emotional appeal to lawmakers to maintain Parliament's dignity, honour and prestige, after a row erupted between members of the Trinamool Congress or TMC and the Telugu Desam Party or TDP over a room in Parliament.

"Please, for God's sake, except you nobody can do it. It is our responsibility, we the elected members of both houses including nominated members, to uphold the prestige, dignity and honour of this great, great institution," he said during an event to confer the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award.

President Mukherjee said the institution symbolises the freedom struggle and "it is the responsibility of every member to uphold its dignity and you have to do it."

A row had erupted between TMC and TDP members over space in Parliament House with each side staking claim to a particular room.

The bone of contention was room number 5 on the first floor, which has been occupied by the TDP for many years but was allotted to the TMC on August 6th.

Addressing the gathering, President Mukherjee said he was touched by the gesture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he bowed his head at the stairs of Parliament after winning the Lok Sabha election, as this symbolises the dignity and sanctity of the temple of democracy.

He said he missed his days as a parliamentarian as he does not get to speak much in his responsibility as President.

President Mukherjee also recounted the history of how India received its parliamentary system and Parliament, along with delivering anecdotes about eminent Parliamentarians Arun Jaitley, Sharad Yadav and Karan Singh, who were among the recipients.

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PM Modi, King Abdullah II share 8-point vision to deepen India-Jordan ties

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December 16,2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with the Prime Minister outlining an eight-point vision covering key areas of cooperation.

Describing the meeting as “productive”, PM Modi said he shared a roadmap focused on trade and economy, fertilisers and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised King Abdullah II’s personal commitment to advancing India–Jordan relations, particularly as both countries mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.

“Held productive discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman. His personal commitment towards vibrant India-Jordan relations is noteworthy. This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations,” PM Modi said.

The meeting took place at the Al Husseiniya Palace, where the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both sides agreed to further deepen cooperation in areas including trade and investment, defence and security, counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation, fertilisers and agriculture, infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, and heritage.

The MEA said both leaders reaffirmed their united stand against terrorism.

PM Modi arrived in Amman earlier on Monday and was received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, who accorded him a formal welcome. Following the talks, King Abdullah II hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the Prime Minister, reflecting the warmth of bilateral ties.

Jordan is the first leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour. From Amman, the Prime Minister will travel to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the African nation. The tour will conclude with a visit to Oman.

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