During an informal breakfast meeting on Wednesday morning with over 30 newly inducted NDA Rajya Sabha parliamentarians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered practical advice on parliamentary conduct, personal discipline, and administrative boundaries.
Below is a breakdown of the key takeaways and personal anecdotes shared by the Prime Minister during the hour-long interaction:
1. Professional Conduct & Public Interactions
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Protect Official Letterheads: The Prime Minister cautioned new MPs to strictly guard their official letterheads against misuse, warning that unauthorized or careless issuance can lead to administrative and legal liabilities.
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Maintain Telephone Etiquette: He advised MPs to always remain polite and patient while interacting with members of the public over phone calls, regardless of the situation.
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100% Attendance in Parliament: PM Modi urged the newly joined members to maximize their time inside the House and aim for maximum attendance during parliamentary proceedings.
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Bipartisan Learning: The PM encouraged the new members to observe and learn from all fellow parliamentarians across party lines, including senior leaders from the Opposition.
2. Personal Habits & Life Philosophy
When asked personal questions regarding his demanding routine and travel schedule, the Prime Minister shared several personal insights:
| Topic | PM Modi’s Advice / Insight |
| Sleep Quality | Disclosed that he falls asleep within eight seconds of getting into bed and sleeps for only three hours a day. |
| Be Present in the Moment | Emphasized living completely in the present moment to achieve peak efficiency, stating: “Right now I am with you, so I am not thinking about anything else.” |
| Managing Jet Lag | Shared a practical travel tip: resetting his wristwatch to the target destination’s local time as soon as he boards a flight to prevent jet lag. |
Context of the Meeting
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Session Context: The meeting took place amidst ongoing disruptions and deadlocks during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
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Attendees: The gathering included over 30 newly joined members from the NDA fold, such as BJP President Nitin Nabin, former AAP leader Ashok Mittal, and recently inducted parliamentarians who previously belonged to parties like the TMC, AAP, and BJD.
