In a bid to break the deadlock over the Opposition’s demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi deliver a statement on developments in Manipur over the last two months, the Defence Minister spoke to Congress president and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday night. The call had little impact as the Opposition continued with their protest in Rajya Sabha. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member Sanjay Singh was suspended for the entire session.
The day in Parliament began with a protest, as all parties of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance) coalition came together at the Gandhi statue. For a few minutes there were competing protests between the BJP and INDIA parties. The BJP Parliamentarians were protesting incidents of alleged atrocities against women in the Opposition-ruled States.
Speaking at the protest, Mr. Kharge, said, “The Prime Minister spoke at the door of the Parliament on the Manipur issue. We request the Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker to urge PM Modi to come to the House to make a statement on Manipur. Prime Minister doesn’t enter the two Houses. He comes to the Parliament and watches the proceedings while sitting in his office.”
