Congress skips all-party meeting called by Rajasthan Speaker
The speaker was tentatively planning to hold the meeting on August 29 (Friday)
The speaker was tentatively planning to hold the meeting on August 29 (Friday)
Asserting that "transparency, unity, and democratic dialogue are not weaknesses, but are the bedrock of strong and effective governance," the Congress Working Committee demanded a detailed discussion on the Pahalgam incident, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday strongly advocated for a special financial package and tax haven status for the state, citing Punjab’s historical vulnerability during wartime due to its border location.
In yet another blow to Tamil Nadu, the Union Government has nixed the NEET exemption Bill, passed by the state assembly twice and referred for Presidential assent.
The meeting, attended by 40 registered political parties, barring the BJP and two other minor parties, endorsed the resolutions placed by Stalin.
It is worth noting that three persons have been killed in wild animal attacks in Wayanad in the recent weeks.
The Parliament session will commence with the address of President Droupadi Murmu on 31 January, and subject to exigencies of government business, conclude on 9 February.
The all-party meeting is usually convened a day before the session begins, but this time it has been preponed by a day due to the counting of votes for five states on 3 December where polls are underway.
Delhi Congress President Arvind Singh Lovely, along with party leaders, Mangat Ram Singhal and Haroon Yusuf, took part in silent protest.
In a tweet, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that there will be a total of 17 sittings in this session lasting 23 days.
