In anticipation of the monsoon session, an all-party meeting lasting about an hour and a half was held where Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the media, shedding light on the topics of discussion. He affirmed the government's willingness to discuss all issues, albeit conforming to parliamentary procedures. 'We are not shying away from any debate,' he stated emphatically. The parliamentary monsoon session is set to commence on Monday, July 21st.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju shared that the government attentively listened to all political parties. A pressing demand from the opposition was PM Modi's presence during discussions on significant issues such as the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Rijiju reassured that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is always present in the Parliament premises, regardless of direct participation in debates.
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17 Bills to Be Presented - Kiren Rijiju
Central Minister Rijiju announced the preparation of 17 bills by the government, ready for presentation in the monsoon session. He confirmed that responses to all opposition questions would be addressed during parliamentary debates. When questioned by the media, he remarked, 'We cannot address every query outside.'
Source: aajtak
The minister further commented, 'Ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament is a shared responsibility of both the ruling and opposition parties. Smaller parties often find themselves short on speaking time... we will look into this as well.'
Opposition's Demands and Topics for Debate
The opposition has insisted on discussions over comments made by the Pahalgam Lieutenant Governor.
There is demand for Parliament to deliberate on the recent statements by US President Donald Trump concerning India-Pakistan relations.
Amid the ongoing voter list revision in Bihar, discussions on voting rights are being sought by the opposition.
During the meeting, discussions were also demanded on the two-front axis developed along the borders with China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The situation in the northeastern state of Manipur is also a significant topic for the opposition, calling for deliberation in Parliament.
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Impeachment Proposal Against Justice Verma
When quizzed about the impeachment proceedings against Justice Verma, Minister Rijiju emphasized that such a decision involves contributions from all political factions. Substantial amounts of cash, including burnt notes, were found at Justice Verma's residence, leading to persistent calls for impeachment by the opposition.
The minister declared that the government will bring forth an impeachment motion against Justice Verma in the house, backed by more than 100 MPs showing agreement through signatures. Although a timeline for the impeachment has not been specified, he confirmed its introduction is imminent.
