Amid the ongoing Parliament deadlock, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The meeting continued for nearly 50 minutes. Both sides discussed ways to restore normal parliamentary functioning. According to sources, leaders discussed several issues to build agreement between the government and opposition.
The conversation focused on Delhi Police action, Home Minister’s statement, and upcoming bills.
Rahul Gandhi demands discussion on police action
During the meeting, Rahul Gandhi clearly raised the opposition’s concerns. He demanded a parliamentary discussion on alleged police lathi-charge against protesters. Furthermore, he asked Union Home Minister to appear inside the House. He wanted the minister to provide a statement on the issue.
The opposition believes the government should answer these concerns within Parliament.
Meanwhile, discussions also covered the delimitation bill and FCRA bill.
Government seeks support on delimitation and FCRA bills
During the meeting, Kiren Rijiju requested cooperation from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on both bills. The government wants discussions with opposition parties before moving forward with these important legislations. However, sources said Rahul Gandhi has not given a final response regarding these matters. The situation may become clearer by Thursday, according to sources.
Centre continues talks with political parties over delimitation bill
According to sources, the central government is also engaging with other political parties. The government wants broader consensus on the delimitation bill. It aims to avoid obstacles during parliamentary proceedings. Additionally, discussions between the government and opposition continue to end the current deadlock.
The future of Parliament’s functioning will depend on both sides’ positions in coming days
