New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with the newly-elected BJP Rajya Sabha members.

Out of BJP's 18 new Rajya Sabha members, 17 took oath on Wednesday. One had already taken oath.

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"Had an excellent interaction with the newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha MPs. It was wonderful to hear their views and passion towards public service," Modi tweeted.

This is a group of MPs, the prime minister said, who are diverse and will certainly make effective contributions to parliamentary proceedings.

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He also shared pictures of the interaction.

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