A farewell session in the Rajya Sabha turned lively and emotional as Congress president and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge mixed humour with a strong message, saying leaders in public life “neither get tired nor retire” because of their commitment to the nation.
Kharge’s Funny Dig at Deve Gowda Goes Viral
Recalling his long political journey, Kharge spoke about his decades-old association with former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda.
In a witty remark, he said, “Wo mohabbat humare saath kiye, shaadi Modi sahab ke sath,” sparking laughter in the House.
Kharge revealed that he has known Deve Gowda for over 54 years and worked closely with him through multiple political phases. Despite the joke, his message was clear—politics is a lifelong commitment, driven by the passion to serve people.
Modi Echoes: ‘No Full Stop in Politics’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the House, thanking retiring MPs for their valuable contributions.
He echoed Kharge’s sentiment, stating that there is “no full stop in politics” and encouraged outgoing members to continue serving society in different roles even after their parliamentary tenure ends.
New MPs Told to Learn From Veterans
Modi advised newly elected members to take inspiration from experienced leaders like Sharad Pawar, Kharge, and Deve Gowda.
He highlighted their decades of parliamentary experience and stressed the importance of learning legislative discipline, debate skills, and public service values from such veterans.
‘Evergreen’ Athawale Adds Lighter Touch
The Prime Minister also brought smiles to the House by calling Ramdas Athawale “evergreen” for his humour and satirical style.
He expressed confidence that Athawale’s unique wit would continue to entertain and engage even beyond his current term.
37 MPs Retire, Major Changes in Upper House
A total of 37 Rajya Sabha MPs are retiring following biennial elections held across 10 states. Out of these, 26 candidates were elected unopposed, signaling smooth political coordination in several regions.
Leaders from major parties including BJP, Congress, JD(U), and others are set to enter the Upper House, marking a fresh phase in parliamentary proceedings.
Politics Beyond Tenure
The farewell session underlined a powerful message—politics is not bound by tenure or position. Whether through humour or serious reflection, leaders across parties agreed that public service continues beyond Parliament, shaping the nation in many ways.
