New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said when members of Parliament are free from their (own) problems, they will be able to spend their time and energy in solving the problems of the people in a better way, after inaugurating the newly built multi-storey apartment complex for MPs at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in the national capital. The PM said these new houses will also put an end to the shortage of accommodation dedicated for MPs, especially those faced by newly elected MPs. "You all know how difficult it was to get houses allotted to our compatriots who came to Delhi after winning for the first time. These problems will also be solved with the new houses," he said. Compared to the government bungalows meant for MPs, the PM said these new flats will give them freedom from all the problems that troubled lawmakers. He stated that due to inadequate housing provisions for MPs, government expenditure on ad-hoc housing for MPs was substantial; however, with these flats, there will be no need for further government spending. Taking a dig at the Opposition, Modi said that despite the lack of housing, no additional residences for MPs were built from 2004 to 2014, while after 2014 more than 350 such residences have been built. He added, "Not only housing for MPs, today the country fulfils its duty to provide tap water to millions. The country also provides housing to 40 million poor people through the PM housing scheme. It also builds hundreds of new medical colleges. The benefit of all this is being given to every class and every society."...