Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Odisha government after attending the all-party meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing an 'alarming rise' in crimes against women in the state.
"Tamil Nadu fishermen are suffering a lot. The Sri Lankan army kills many Tamil fishermen, so it is important to pay attention to this. Similarly, whatever promises the Sri Lankan government has made, they must be fulfilled in time," the MP said, speaking to ANI.
After attending the all-party meeting, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Sunday called for the resignation of Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister, following the release of a video showing him playing rummy on his mobile during a session of the state legislature.
"The signature (collection) is underway, and it has crossed 100 already," Rijiju said while responding to a question about the status of the requisite signatures of MPs for the impeachment exercise against Justice Verma.
A day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday criticised US President Donald Trump, calling him eager to become the "Sarpanch of the world." Jha's remarks came after Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India an
A day before the monsoon session of Parliament, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that his party will raise several key issues, including US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan for a proposed US trade deal.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Sunday said that security "lapses" responsible for the Pahalgam terror incident are the most important agenda from the opposition in the upcoming Parliament session, adding that the "failure" of following Operation Sindoor will be raised.
Among the leaders present were Congress MPs K Suresh and Jairam Ramesh, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, Union Minister Anupriya Patel, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, BJP MP Ravi Kishan, and others.
Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premachandran on Sunday said that the Pahalgam terrorist attack incident, Operation Sindoor and its aftermath will be the topmost issue on the opposition's agenda in the upcoming Parliament session set to begin on July 21.
She accused Midhun Reddy of manipulating the state's liquor policy, altering the automatic order placement system, and collecting kickbacks. He allegedly funneled funds through shell companies, amassing huge sums of money.
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Sunday expressed concern over the government's inaction in bringing to justice the terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali citizen.
Speaking to ANI upon her arrival in the national capital, Malvika Devi said, "Parliament session starts on Monday, 21 July and will go on till 21 August. We hope it goes well and we all work for which we have been elected and sent here...".