53 members retire from Rajya Sabha

Live updates:

11.35 a.m.: "When we there (in government) we also tried to get the GST bill passed, but it didn't happen," Anand Sharma says after Mr. Modi expressed his disappointment.

11.30 a.m.: "A lot of work has been done by these retiring members and they have seen changes in government. This house has passed insurance bill, insolvency and bankruptcy bill and the house has always spoke in one voice in the hour of need," says Mr. Sharma.

11.20 a.m.: Congress MP Anand Sharma says this house has always worked for betterment of the nation.

11.10 a.m.: "I wish the GST would have been passed during your tenure in Rajya Sabha. This GST will help states like UP and Bihar," says Mr. Modi to retiring members.

11.05 a.m.: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveys his best wishes to members of Rajya Sabha who are retiring during their farewell.

11 a.m.: Rajya Sabha proceedings start for the day.