The government, led by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, sought the Opposition’s cooperation for the smooth conduct of the Monsoon session of Parliament. Rijiju emphasized that government-opposition coordination was essential for effective legislative proceedings.
The all-party meeting saw heated exchanges, with the Opposition planning to raise several contentious issues:
- Trump Mediation Claims: Opposition parties demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond in Parliament to US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
- Terror Attacks and Security Lapses: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi demanded the PM’s statement on the Pahalgam terror attack and security lapses.
- Poll Roll Scam in Bihar: Both Congress and AAP’s Sanjay Singh raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it a “poll scam.”
- Law and Order in Odisha: BJD’s Sasmit Patra criticized the BJP-led Odisha government over deteriorating law and order, citing recent cases of self-immolation and violence involving minors.
- Operation Sindoor: CPI(M)’s John Brittas insisted the PM address Trump’s remarks on this alleged operation and the Pahalgam incident.
The meeting was chaired by Union Minister J.P. Nadda and attended by key leaders, including Congress’s Jairam Ramesh, NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule, DMK’s T R Baalu, and RPI(A) leader Ramdas Athawale.
Rijiju assured that the government would respond “appropriately” to all issues raised during the session.
