Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju has targeted leader Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders over their remarks on VD Savarkar and recalled that Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had described him as a "remarkable son of India."
Rijiju highlighted that during Rahul Gandhi's speech, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha had asked the opposition leader four times to authenticate his claims, but the LoP spoke without providing necessary substantiation and left the House.
Reacting strongly to the comments made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament on Monday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned whether the LoP understands the representation given to SC, ST, OBC groups in the union government.
AIKS, led by Ravinder Pandita, met Kiren Rijiju today, demanding minority status and a commission for Kashmiri Pandits. Rijiju acknowledged the issue and promised to facilitate further discussions with the Home Ministry.
Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that India's economy is growing despite the world facing multiple issues.
The ongoing Maha Kumbh mela has witnessed a great surge of devotees looking to experience the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, as over 15 million people, including 1 million Kalpawasis took a dip at the confluence of the Ganga, and Yamuna rivers till 10 PM on Monday.
Till now, several Union Ministers, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh and various leaders have visited Maha Kumbh and have taken a dip at the Triveni Sangam.
Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed on Monday that the government has called an all-party meeting on January 30.