At a virtual meeting attended by 19 parties, opposition leaders also agreed that pressure should be put on the Modi government to carry out a caste census.
In an interview to ThePrint, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge says time to decide who will be UPA chairperson will come, but other issues must be dealt with first.
Trinamool Congress spokesperson Derek O’Brien tells ThePrint in an interview that opposition is united and TMC skipping some events should not be viewed as 'one-upmanship'.
Several parties — from JD(U) & RJD in Bihar, and SP & BSP in UP, to DMK in Tamil Nadu and Trinamool in Bengal — have supported the demand for a caste census.
In a letter on behalf of opposition parties, LoP condemned the manner in which the House was conducted & said that MPs, including women members, were 'physically manhandled'.
In a joint statement, leaders of 11 opposition parties condemned the govt for 'authoritarian attitude' & termed Rajya Sabha proceedings Wednesday an 'insult to dignity of Parliament'.
Rajya Sabha was adjourned Tuesday as Oppn accused govt of not allowing discussions on some of the most prickly issues raised by them, including repeal of farm laws.
Centre's move to introduce bills in the house was strongly opposed by opposition leaders who had has been demanding discussion on the alleged snooping by the govt among other issues.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
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