Parliamentary Civility: Modi and Priyanka Swap Language Tips and Travel Tales Over Tea
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The Speaker’s Table: A Rare Moment of Unity After a Heated Winter Session
Language Lessons: Priyanka Gandhi’s Malayalam Journey for Wayanad
African Insights: PM Modi Highlights Ethiopia’s Economic Surge
The “Throat” Quip: PM Modi’s Joke About Short Sessions Sparks Laughter
Productivity Paradox: 111% Efficiency Despite Constant Political Friction
The high-voltage Winter Session of Parliament ended with a surprisingly warm cup of tea. The thing is, despite weeks of shouting matches over policy and protests, the final gathering in the Speaker’s chamber was remarkably friendly.
Actually, the highlight was a direct conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Specifically, they sat across from each other, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh acting as a literal and metaphorical bridge between the two.
As a result, the tension that usually defines the Treasury and Opposition benches seemed to evaporate for a few minutes (let’s be real, it’s nice to see them act like colleagues for once).
And here’s the kicker. Priyanka Gandhi is officially hitting the books.
Basically, she told the PM that she is diligently learning Malayalam to better connect with her voters in Kerala. Instead of just using translators, she wants to speak to the people of Wayanad in their own tongue.
In fact, the conversation then pivoted to the PM’s recent trip to Africa. And then Y followed. PM Modi shared his observations on Ethiopia, debunking common Indian stereotypes by highlighting how the country is actually booming both socially and economically.
[Table: Key Highlights of the Customary Tea Meeting – Dec 19, 2025]
| Participant | Notable Topic / Action |
| PM Narendra Modi | Joked about the short session being “good for his throat.” |
| Priyanka Gandhi | Shared updates on her Malayalam learning progress. |
| Om Birla | Hosted the meet; noted the “pleasant conversation” on X. |
| Dharmendra Yadav | Pointed out that this was one of the shortest sessions. |
| Productivity | Recorded at a high 111% over 92 hours. |
Moreover, the PM’s sense of humor stole the show during a brief debate on the session’s length.
Specifically, when SP leader Dharmendra Yadav complained about the session being too short (only 15 sittings), the PM didn’t miss a beat.
Actually, he joked that the short duration was a blessing for his throat because he didn’t have to “shout for too many days.”
As a result, the room erupted in laughter, including leaders like Supriya Sule and A. Raja. Consequently, the quip helped end the 19-day session on a light note (those too).
The thing is, the productivity numbers tell a different story than the chaos we saw on TV. In fact, the Lok Sabha operated at 111% productivity, clocking over 92 hours of work.2
Basically, while the session felt short, the work done was intense. Instead of a tidy wrap-up, just keep in mind that the “cordial note” usually lasts only until the next election cycle begins…
And then Y followed. With the session over, leaders are now heading back to their constituencies, but for one afternoon, the “Chai pe Charcha” actually lived up to its name.
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