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Indian Express
17 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Bihar electoral rolls revision, Pahalgam and Trump's claims on Oppn agenda for Parliament's monsoon session, govt has ‘noted their points'
The Centre convened an all-party meeting on Sunday, a day ahead of the beginning of Parliament's monsoon session, the first session of the House since the Pahalgam massacre in April. Besides the terrorist attack, the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, and the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar are also expected to dominate proceedings. Representatives from the government and the Opposition discussed the agenda for the session, and the government said that it had noted down points raised by the Opposition. Members from the Opposition INDIA bloc said they hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would address the nation on important issues from Parliament. Sources told The Indian Express that while the Centre accepted the Opposition's demand to hold a debate on Operation Sindoor, it was yet to take a call regarding a debate on the SIR in poll-bound Bihar. Sunday's meeting was attended by Rajya Sabha Leader of the House J P Nadda, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, and Parliamentary Affairs Ministers of State Arjun Ram Meghwal and L Murugan. The Opposition was represented by Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, the Congress's Jairam Ramesh, Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav, CPM MP John Brittas, BJD's Sasmit Patra, NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule, JMM's Sarfraz Ahmad, and others. NDA ally TDP was represented by Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu. Rijiju said after the meeting, 'The NDA, UPA (INDIA bloc) and those in between have presented their opinions. We will take all these issues to Parliament, what is to be discussed and what not will be decided in the BAC (Business Advisory Committee).' 'The Government noted their (Opposition) points. We have requested that to ensure that the House functions properly, the ruling side and the 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,' he said. On the other hand, Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said, 'This time we have more hope than before that Prime Minister Modi will address the country through the House. Those important issues are Pahalgam, the things that the (Jammu and Kashmir) lieutenant governor said about it. A lot of time has passed and the government will have to put forth its point on it. The statements coming from the US President today, in some way, raise questions on the dignity of India, the bravery of the Indian Army. The answers to the US President can be given only by the Prime Minister.' Talking about the Bihar SIR, Gogoi said, 'Secondly, important questions are being raised today regarding the right to vote.' He said the third issue to be addressed is about the 'two-front axis that has been formed on our border with China, Pakistan and Bangladesh.' 'So, it is very important that we talk about defence and foreign policy. It will be very important for Prime Minister Modi to come to this House and put forth his views on these three subjects,' he said. Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claims on the ceasefire between India and Pakistan have to be discussed. 'India's foreign policy has completely failed. The foreign policy is successful when the number of our friendly countries increases and the number of enemy countries decreases. No country in the world supported us on Operation Sindoor,' said Yadav and added that 'democracy is going to end completely', referring to the Bihar SIR. Showcasing unity on the eve of the Parliament's monsoon session, the INDIA bloc on Saturday held a virtual meeting of 24 of its constituents, reaching a consensus on eight major issues that they plan to raise during the month-long session. These include the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor, the ceasefire announcement by US President Donald Trump, India's foreign policy, and the Election Commission's ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Asad Rehman is with the national bureau of The Indian Express and covers politics and policy focusing on religious minorities in India. A journalist for over eight years, Rehman moved to this role after covering Uttar Pradesh for five years for The Indian Express. During his time in Uttar Pradesh, he covered politics, crime, health, and human rights among other issues. He did extensive ground reports and covered the protests against the new citizenship law during which many were killed in the state. During the Covid pandemic, he did extensive ground reporting on the migration of workers from the metropolitan cities to villages in Uttar Pradesh. He has also covered some landmark litigations, including the Babri Masjid-Ram temple case and the ongoing Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath temple dispute. Prior to that, he worked on The Indian Express national desk for three years where he was a copy editor. Rehman studied at La Martiniere, Lucknow and then went on to do a bachelor's degree in History from Ramjas College, Delhi University. He also has a Masters degree from the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia. ... Read More
Mint
17 minutes ago
- Mint
PM Modi to visit UK, Maldives from July 23 to 26; bilateral talks and Independence Day celebrations in focus
The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday, 20 July 2025, announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives between 23 and 26 July 2025, according to the official statement. During the first phase of the travel itinerary, PM Modi, at the invitation of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will pay an official visit to the United Kingdom from 23 to 24 July 2025, marking the Indian PM's fourth visit to Britain. According to the official announcement, PM Modi will hold talks on the entire India-UK bilateral relations and also hold discussions regarding the views on issues of regional and global importance. PM Modi is also expected to visit and meet King Charles III during his visit to the UK. India and the United Kingdom are both expected to review the progress of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with a specific focus on trade and economy, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate, health, education and people-to-people ties. The President of the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, has officially extended an invitation to PM Narendra Modi to visit the island nation as their 'Guest of Honour' for the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives on July 26, 2025. The second part of PM Modi's travel itinerary will involve him visiting the Maldives from 25 to 26 July 2025, marking the Prime Minister's third visit to the island nation. PM Modi and President Muizzu will both hold discussions on issues of mutual interest and also account on the progress of the implementation of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.' This mission was adopted during President Muizzu's visit to India in October 2024, which reflects India's attachment to its maritime neighbour, the Maldives. The Maldives 'continues to hold a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to further deepen and strengthen the close bilateral relationship,' said the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday, in an official statement.
The Hindu
26 minutes ago
- The Hindu
PM Modi to visit United Kingdom, Maldives from July 23-26: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday (July 20, 2025). In a press release issued by MEA, the two-day visit to the U.K. is at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the State visit to the Maldives is at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. The release said 'During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Starmer on the entire gamut of India-UK bilateral relations. They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.' Mr. Modi is also likely to meet King Charles III during his official visit. During the visit, the two sides will also review the progress of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with a specific focus on trade and economy, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate, health, education and people-to-people ties, the release noted. For the second leg of his official visit, Mr. Modi has been invited as the 'Guest of Honour' at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives on July 26, 2025. Mr. Modi will meet Dr Mohamed Muizzu and hold discussions on issues of mutual interest. The two leaders will also take stock of the progress in the implementation of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership', adopted during the State Visit of the President of Maldives to India in October 2024. The visit reflects the importance India attaches to its maritime neighbour, Maldives, which continues to hold a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. 'The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to further deepen and strengthen the close bilateral relationship.' the release noted.
