India, Dec. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Parliament is not a place for drama but for delivery and attacked the Opposition, accusing it of turning the House into a "warm-up arena" for elections and an outlet to vent out frustration after defeat.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament ahead of the start of the Winter Session, he said the House must not become a stage for political theatrics but a platform for constructive and result-driven debate, and offered to give the Opposition tips to bring positivity in politics.

"Even for raising slogans, you can do so across the country. You have spoken where you have been defeated. You can also speak where you are yet to face defeat. But in Parliament, the focus should be on...