The short-lived truce between the Opposition and government on a Rajya Sabha debate on the Manipur situation has broken down over differences on the choice of dates. The government has proposed that the debate be held on August 11, the last day of the Monsoon Session. The Opposition has rejected the proposal, saying that it clearly shows the government’s indifference to the issue.
According to government sources, Home Minister Amit Shah — who was to provide the government’s reply to the Manipur debate — will be occupied with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which will be moved in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. For the other three days after that, he will be in the Lok Sabha for the debate on the Opposition’s no-confidence motion. This leaves only Friday, the very last day of the session, for the Manipur debate. This was conveyed to the Opposition late on Thursday night.
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