Rijiju says the government has a duty to invite all parties, commenting on rebel TMC MPs at an all-party meeting
They publishedGovt's duty to invite everyone: Rijiju on rebel TMC MPs at all-party meeting
First reportHindustan Times · 19 Jul, 09:03Z
Latest reportIn · 19 Jul, 09:45Z
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said rebel TMC MPs were invited out of government duty at an all-party meeting.
Why
The meeting was convened ahead of the Monsoon Session, after INDIA opposition MPs walked out over rebel TMC MPs and separate seats.
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Opposition returned later, and Rijiju said NCPI recognition requests from about 20 rebel TMC MPs remain under consideration.
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Summary
- Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju defended inviting rebel leaders of TMC to the all-party meeting.
- The Monsoon Session of Parliament begins Monday and concludes August 13.
- Rijiju said, “It is the government's duty to invite everyone” despite Opposition protests.
- Opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout over the invitation to rebel TMC MPs.
- Mahua Moitra said unrecognised NCPI received standing and raised merger approval concerns.
Summary
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said rebel TMC MPs were invited out of government duty.
- The all-party meeting was convened by the government ahead of the Monsoon Session in Parliament.
- INDIA opposition MPs walked out over rebel TMC MPs and Speaker Om Birla allowing separate seats.
- Opposition later returned, calling the walkout symbolic and linking it to rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) merger.
- Rijiju said NCPI recognition demand from about 20 rebel TMC MPs remains under consideration.