NEW DELHI: As the Rajya Sabha bid farewell to 59 MPs, PM Narendra Modi told retiring members there is no full stop in politics, while praising the service of senior MPs like H D Deve Gowda, Sharad Pawar and LoP Mallikarjun Kharge.Addressing the House, Modi said that on such occasions, “we rise above partisan differences, and a shared sentiment emerges”. “In politics, there is no full stop. The future awaits you, and your experience will remain part of our national life,” Modi said.In a lighter vein, Kharge said Deve Gowda once “loved” Congress but had “married” Modi, drawing laughter.Modi lauded the contribution of retiring MPs, calling Parliament an open university, and urged them to remain active. He made special mention of Deve Gowda, Pawar and Kharge, calling them stalwarts who have spent more than half their lives in Parliament.He also praised outgoing deputy chairman Harivansh and highlighted the bicameral system as strengthening decision-making. Kharge called for a review of rules and more sittings, stressing debate is vital. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said retirement marks the beginning of new roles. TNN
