Opposition Demands Representation and Accountability Ahead of Parliament Session

At an all-party meeting convened by the government, the Congress sought the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's position for the opposition and raised concerns over NEET paper leaks. Parties also discussed issues like Uttar Pradesh's directives to eateries on the kanwariya route and special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

The Congress has called for the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's position for the opposition during an all-party meeting convened ahead of the upcoming Parliament session. Concerns were raised about significant issues, including NEET paper leaks and parliamentary discussions. Key political figures, including Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, expressed the opposition's stance.

Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav highlighted the Uttar Pradesh government's controversial directive for eateries on the kanwariya route to display owners' names. The YSR Congress called for central intervention against alleged targeting by the TDP government in Andhra Pradesh.

Additionally, there were demands for special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. BJP president J P Nadda, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, and several other leaders participated, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presenting the government's perspective. The session will include bills and the Union Budget presentation.