Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Jyoti Waghmare said Modi emphasised on smooth functioning of Parliament and expressed concern over the repeated disruptions by the opposition protests. “The prime minister said due to the disruption in Parliament, the country could not listen to the talented and new MPs. Since the Monsoon session began on July 20, Lok Sabha proceedings have been repeatedly disrupted by opposition protests. The NDA’s strength in Lok Sabha now stands at 299 following the merger of seven Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Among the 20 NCPI MPs, three Muslim law makers remained non-committal about their allegiance towards NDA.