Lok Sabha vs Rajya Sabha cricket match this week; ruling, Opposition MPs to unite
India TodayAmidst the fiery debates and sharp exchanges that often dominate parliamentary sessions, members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are trading their suits for cricket whites. The brainchild of former Union Minister and MP Anurag Thakur, the match invites participation from across the political spectrum, including stalwarts like Congress's Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav. The two teams-Speaker 11, representing Lok Sabha MPs, and Chairman 11, comprising Rajya Sabha MPs - will face off in what promises to be a spirited contest. Speaker 11 boasts a star-studded lineup, including Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan, and Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi and Deependra Hooda.