Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave tips to the newly-elected MPs of BJP on how to maintain standards in public life and take the message of good governance to the people. Speaking to them in a 2- day workshop where the first time MPs were being trained in the what to expect and do as Members of Parliament  here is  what he said.

1. He asked them to make use of the media, especially the social media in spreading the party message.
2. "To be a member of Parliament is an important thing and one must look at it seriously. Remember, people are observing your performance in the house and even outside.
3. "Our transition from opposition to treasury is not limited to moving a few feet to the other side. This is a significant transition and we must try to appreciate the meaning of this," Modi said,
4. Modi told BJP MPs that they should treat the rule book on Parliament proceedings like the Bhagavad Gita and should not step out of it. He also advised them not do anything in Parliament without the permission of the chair.
5. The PM asked the new MPs to inculcate good parliamentary practices and good conduct in their public life.