Rijiju says the government has a duty to invite all parties, commenting on rebel TMC MPs at an all-party meeting

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said rebel TMC MPs were invited out of government duty at an all-party meeting.

SourcesHindustan Times09:03 UTCIn09:45 UTC19 JulSave

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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.

Why it matters. The meeting was convened ahead of the Monsoon Session, after INDIA opposition MPs walked out over rebel TMC MPs and separate seats.

What to watch. Opposition returned later, and Rijiju said NCPI recognition requests from about 20 rebel TMC MPs remain under consideration.

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“'Duty to invite everyone': Centre on Opposition storm over TMC rebels at all-party meeting”

Key points from Hindustan Times

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.

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09:45

“Govt's duty to invite everyone: Rijiju on rebel TMC MPs at all-party meeting”

Key points from In

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.

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Oldest first · UTC

09:03

SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“'Duty to invite everyone': Centre on Opposition storm over TMC rebels at all-party meeting”

Key points from Hindustan Times

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.

09:45

SourceInIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at In“Govt's duty to invite everyone: Rijiju on rebel TMC MPs at all-party meeting”

Key points from In

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.

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