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- Mint
Kiren Rijiju says govt will discuss Op Sindoor; urges ruling, Oppn parties to coordinate for smooth Parliament Session
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday urged both ruling and opposition sides to coordinate and ensure smooth functioning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament that begins tomorrow. Rijiju held a press briefing after the government held an all party meeting in the national capital. He said the government is ready to hold discussions on key issues, including Operation Sindoor, in the Session that begins on July 21. The Union Minister described the meeting as constructive and emphasised the shared responsibility of all political parties, regardless of ideological differences. 'Government noted their points. We have requested that to ensure that the House function properly, ruling side and Opposition should work together with good coordination. We might be political parties of different ideologies but it is everyone's responsibility to ensure that Parliament functions properly - Opposition's as well as Government's,' Rijiju said. Regarding the discussion on Operation Sindoor, Rijiju said that the all-party delegations' experiences must be shared with the nation. 'The all-party delegations to different parties in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor had gone down very well, effectively and all those great experiences must be shared before the nation. We must welcome it,' ANI quoted Rijiju as saying. Rijiju then mentioned the Justice Yashwant Verma case, saying that more than 100 MPs had signed a motion seeking his impeachment, adding, that the government plans to bring forward the motion during the current Parliament session. "In the Justice Varma case, the process will be undertaken together by all parties. This is not the move by the Government alone," Rijiju said. Apart from this, Rijiju acknowledged a recurring concern raised by smaller political outfits of not getting allocated ample time to speak. "Members of small political parties, especially those with one or two MPs, get lesser time to speak because time is allocated as per their numbers. But we have taken cognisance of this. We have agreed to allocate ample time to small parties. We will present this before the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman and then we will raise this issue in Business Advisory Committee." According to an ANI report, the Monsoon Session is expected to witness heated debates, with the Opposition gearing up to raise a range of issues, including foreign policy transparency, internal evictions, and electoral exercises like Bihar's SIR campaign. During the monsoon session of Parliament the government plans to push its legislative agenda, which includes some new bills. The bills on the agenda of the government include Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) bill 2025, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) bill 2025, the Mines and Mines (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025, the ANI report added.
Hans India
17 minutes ago
- Hans India
Monsoon Session: Oppn to corner Centre on Op Sindoor, Bihar SIR issue
New Delhi: As the Monsoon Session of Parliament kicks off on Monday, July 21, and continues till August 21, political leaders across party lines on Sunday expressed optimism for a smooth and productive session. The session, expected to be a stormy one, will be the first since Operation Sindoor, and the Opposition has already signalled its intent to raise several pressing issues -- significant among them the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, following an all-party meeting, called on both the ruling and Opposition parties to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament. "It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that Parliament runs smoothly," he said. Speaking to IANS, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, "There are many legislative works to be completed in the Monsoon Session, including the passage of about eight bills. I hope the Opposition will play a constructive role." Stressing the importance of debates, he added, "If the Opposition comes with a positive attitude, we can fulfil the aspirations of the people through Parliament." BJP MP Chandra Prakash Joshi also called on the Opposition to ensure smooth conduct, without disruptions, stating, "Several important issues will be discussed. It is hoped that all political parties will work together to ensure the House functions without disruption, so every representative gets the opportunity to raise constituency concerns." However, Opposition leaders have made it clear that they will not hold back from raising sensitive national issues. RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha told IANS that the Opposition will demand an explanation for the Pahalgam terror attack and seek a broader discussion on Operation Sindoor. "What is the purpose of Parliament? It is meant to address public concerns in the Parliament. We must remember the pain of the Pahalgam terror attack before Operation Sindoor, and also consider how, after the operation, our global diplomatic standing has been affected. These issues are not about targeting any one party or political group. They are about the nation. Why did these circumstances happen? No one has an explanation," he said. "There should be open, honest discussion, not criticism, but course correction," Jha added. Earlier in the day, Congress Rajya Sabha member Pramod Tiwari also said that in the INDIA bloc meeting, held on Saturday, it was decided to raise several issues, including the Pahalgam terror attack and Bihar voter list revision. Speaking to IANS, Tiwari said, "With one voice, it was collectively decided that we must give top priority to the Pahalgam terror attack. The intelligence failure will be raised. We will also question the government's silence on this issue." "In addition, we will raise the issue of how, in Bihar, names of Dalits, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, minorities, and poor upper castes are being deleted from the voter list; we will also raise the issues of Gaza," he added. The CPI also came down heavily on the government during the all-party meet. In a statement following the all-party meet, the party said its Rajya Sabha MP P. Sandosh Kumar criticised the "grave security and intelligence failure" that led to the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of several tourists. He demanded that the Prime Minister "come clean before the nation through the floor of Parliament." The CPI also raised concerns over US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of having mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor -- assertions that the party said have "emboldened international interference in Kashmir," a matter it described as "purely internal." Kumar also flagged electoral roll manipulation in Bihar, particularly the alleged misuse of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which he said has" disenfranchised" the poor. The party further demanded a probe into serious allegations of mass killings and rapes in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, urging that the case be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Meanwhile, BJP MLA Ram Kadam expressed confidence that the government will not be rattled by opposition pressure. "Over the past 11 years, the Opposition has repeatedly tried to corner our government but failed," he told IANS, adding, "Parliament is for discussion, not disruption." JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi also struck a balanced tone, expressing hope that Parliament "functions smoothly, important bills are passed, and issues raised by the Opposition are also discussed."
Hans India
17 minutes ago
- Hans India
'Who is responsible for bloodshed?', Uddhav Thackeray slams Centre over Pahalgam terror attack
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack at the government over April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, questioning the security failure and accusing the government of prioritising politics and diplomacy over national security. In an interview with Saamana, Thackeray said, 'The Pahalgam attack was shocking and enraging. We were told that normalcy had returned to Kashmir. Then how did this attack even happen?' Thackeray, who has supported the abrogation of Article 370, expressed disappointment that the ground situation in Kashmir remains volatile despite tall claims. 'Tourism had resumed, but security was neglected. You can't treat a formerly disturbed region as if everything is 'all well' and lower your guard,' he said. Referring to the killing of 26 people in the attack, he asked, 'Twenty-six women lost their sindoor. Who is responsible for wiping away the dignity of our mothers and sisters?' He also raised concerns over how terrorists managed to infiltrate deep into Indian territory. 'Even three months after the attack, the terrorists haven't been traced. First, their photos were released, then dismissed. They came, attacked, and vanished. Where did they go?' Thackeray further questioned the government's silence after repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that he had intervened to stop a potential India-Pakistan war. 'Trump has said 27 times that he prevented a war. Why is our '56-inch chest' Prime Minister silent on that?' he asked. Taking a swipe at the 'Operation Sindoor' campaign that followed the attack, Thackeray said the military's valor was politicised. 'Our army crossed the border, but why were they pulled back? What made the government retreat?' he asked, calling it a 'mystery.' He also took a dig at the BJP's internal age policy, questioning whether Prime Minister Modi will retire at 75. 'They honoured PM Modi with a 75-year shawl. They had forced leaders like Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi to step down at 75. Will Modi follow his own rule?' Thackeray further accused BJP of splitting his party. 'There was a clear attempt to break, steal, and destroy Shiv Sena. Those in power aren't even willing to respect the Constitution anymore,' he said.
