BJP Slams Congress Claims Of Modi Govt Planning Special Parliament Session on Emergency Anniversary
The Congress party has alleged that the Modi-led Union government is planning to hold a special Parliament session on June 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency — calling it a deliberate diversion tactic. Jairam Ramesh accused the PM of ignoring urgent national matters, such as the recent Pahalgam terror attack, and instead focusing on political symbolism. Meanwhile, the BJP hit back, branding Congress's comments 'shameful' and demanding Privileges Committee action. Here's what went down in the latest round of political face-off.Emergency Session, Modi vs Congress, Jairam Ramesh, Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas, Pahalgam Attack, Parliament Session, BJP vs Congress, Modi Govt, Indian Politics, June 25, Congress News, BJP Reacts, TOI Bharat
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