Congress Pushes for Deputy Speaker Post Amid Rising Opposition Demands

The Congress party demanded the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's position for the opposition at an all-party meeting, addressing issues like paper leaks and special category status for states. The session, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, saw discussions about running Parliament smoothly and raised concerns from multiple opposition parties.

In an all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the Parliament session, Congress pressed for the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's position for the opposition and raised concerns over paper leaks, including NEET.

Opposition parties, led by Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, sought cooperation from every party for smooth Parliamentary proceedings. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for decorum, referencing previous protests during Prime Minister Modi's speech.

Significant discussions included demands for special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh and addressing the financial condition of Andhra Pradesh. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget and Economic Survey in the upcoming session.