The 75-minute speech was heard in rapt attention by members in the central hall of Parliament and occasional thumping of desks, especially when he regretted the disruptions and appealed for smooth functioning of Parliament.The President declared that the government would constantly strive for smooth and construction conduct of Parliamentary business. I urge all Members of Parliament to discharge their solemn responsibilities in a spirit of cooperation and mutual accommodation.The President remarks assume significance in the context of repeated disruption of business on various issues, loss of time of Parliament and the stalling of legislative business in Rajya Sabha where the government lacks majority.Being a member of this great institution bestows great honour as well as important responsibilities," Mukherjee said. Let us all collectively endeavour to build a flourishing and prosperous India," he said.

As the budget session commenced, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday hit out at the frequent disruption and obstruction of Parliament and urged MPs to function in a spirit of cooperation, asserting that it reflects the supreme will of the people.In his customary address to the year's first session of Parliament prepared by the government outlining its agenda for the coming fiscal, he skipped contentious issues like the unrest in the JNU or Wholesale custom-made forging parts for sale Hyderabad University or the reservation agitation in Haryana.Pranab Mukherjee declared the government would strive for smooth conduct of Parliamentary business."Our Parliament reflects the supreme will of the people. "My government will constantly strive for smooth and constructive conduct of Parliamentary business."Let noble thoughts come from all directions, should be the spirit behind the debate in this temple of democracy.. Democratic temper calls for debate and discussion, and not disruption of obstruction.