The Opposition delegation said in Manipur on Saturday that it aims to bring some “psychological healing” for the people through its visit, and is ready to hold a discussion with the Centre and offer suggestions while the BJP said the trip was a drama.
"The Opposition has the right to go anywhere. But, the Parliament session is going on. The government is ready for discussion, then why are they running away? For the last 7 days, they haven't allowed the Parliament to function," Sushil Modi told ANI.
“Pleased to receive Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden of Bhutan after the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks this evening. Discussed our support for Bhutan’s development aspirations,” tweeted Jaishankar.
"Instead of analysing the situation there (Manipur), they are posting pictures on their way to the airport and from the airport, so are they on political tourism? They should consider having a discussion in Parliament...", the BJP MP said.
"The two Foreign Secretaries noted with appreciation the progress on bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, development partnership, cross-border connectivity, trade and economic ties, digital development, science and technology, skill development and furthering people to people ties,"
The All India Football Federation Medical Committee meeting, chaired by Kiran Kumar Kulkarni, was held over video conferencing on Saturday and it discussed protocols for standardized medical guideline based on FIFA and AFC.
Reacting to the opposition alliance INDIA delegation's two-day visit to Manipur from Saturday, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that they are ready to discuss the situation of Manipur in Parliament adding that the Opposition is trying to politicise the issue which should not be done.
“It was a pleasure to welcome French President @EmmanuelMacron on his historic visit to #SriLanka. During the bilateral meeting that followed between our delegations, we discussed the wide range of areas of French-Sri Lankan cooperation and agreed to further strengthen our relations
Opposition members have been adamant on their demand for a discussion on Manipur and a statement from PM Modi on the prevailing state of affairs in the state since the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 20.
The Pakistan Defence Minister said no offer had been made to him to take up the slot. “The PPP and PMLN together have finalized four to five names which will be discussed with other parties,” he said, adding that a name would be finalised within a week.
Micron Technology Chief Sanjay Mehrotra on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed plans to bolster the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem within India.