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Following the conclusion of the Parliament’s winter session, several senior leaders from both the ruling and opposition parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended a tea reception hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. This informal gathering conveyed a message of dialogue and camaraderie despite political differences, highlighting the maturity of democracy.
Leaders Come Together for Tea at Speaker’s Chamber
New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament formally concluded on Friday. On the final day, no legislative business could be conducted in the Lok Sabha due to disruptions by the opposition, after which Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House sine die. Shortly afterward, Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan also announced the adjournment of the Upper House.
After the session ended, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla invited MPs for tea in his chamber. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended this informal meeting. He was joined by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, and several other leaders from various parties. The meeting aimed to foster dialogue and goodwill at the conclusion of the session.
18वीं लोकसभा के छठे सत्र के समापन के पश्चात माननीय प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी एवं सभी दलों के गणमान्य नेताओं के साथ संसद भवन स्थित कार्यालय में सुखद वार्ता हुई। pic.twitter.com/MUXDD6opsV
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) December 19, 2025
A notable aspect of this meeting was that Priyanka Gandhi, a first-time MP from Wayanad, was seated next to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also seen sitting near Rajnath Singh. This scene reflects a spirit of mutual respect and dialogue despite political differences.
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It is worth noting that a similar meeting was organized by the Lok Sabha Speaker at the conclusion of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, but the opposition parties boycotted it at that time. The presence of opposition leaders this time indicated that the platform for dialogue remains open despite political differences.
A day earlier, a meeting between Priyanka Gandhi and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari also garnered attention. After complaining about not getting enough time to speak in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari invited Priyanka to his office, where they not only conversed but also shared a meal. The pictures that emerged after the session showed leaders from both the ruling and opposition parties smiling.
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This tea discussion held at the conclusion of the parliamentary session sends a positive message of harmony and dialogue amidst political acrimony. The fact that the ruling party and the opposition sat together on the same platform reflects the tradition of Indian democracy, where, despite differences, there remains room for dialogue.
