New Delhi: Calling for an extensive debate on issues related to public interest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoped that matters of national interest will prevail over party considerations ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. His remarks came ahead of the commencement of the winter session of Parliament.

"The winter session of Parliament is important. Key legislative bills are pending, which are in the interest of the people of India. I hope the proceedings will be smooth, and there will be frank as well as extensive debates among members," Modi said.