New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- In a special address in Parliament this evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that the 17th Lok Sabha has accomplished what previous generations had long awaited.

Modi said the country is "moving towards a change," citing issues like the abrogation of Article 370 and criminalisation of Triple Talaq to hosting the prestigious G20 meet.

Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, PM Modi acknowledged it as the "biggest crisis of the century" and commended Speaker Om Birla for ensuring that parliamentary proceedings continued smoothly without compromising the dignity of the House.

He highlighted Birla's initiative to align the prices of food in the parliament canteen with those of eateries outside.

However, the high...