PM Modi’s absence in both Houses spurs Opposition protests
The HinduPrime Minister Narendra Modi remained absent from both Houses of Parliament on July 21, leading to another day of protests, with the Opposition remaining steadfast in its demand that he deliver a statement on the ethnic strife in Manipur, followed by a structured debate. Defence Minister’s assurance At this point, the Defence Minister, who is also the deputy leader of the House, said the government was ready for a discussion on the incidents in Manipur. I have said this in the all-party meeting and I want to reiterate here that there should be discussions on Manipur incidents.” “But I can see that the Opposition is unnecessarily creating problems so that no discussion takes place on the Manipur situation. As Opposition members trooped into the Well shouting slogans, BJP MP Rajendra Agrawal, who was officiating in the Speaker’s place, said: “This is an important and sensitive issue. When the House met at 2.30 p.m., Opposition members started raising slogans demanding the Prime Minister’s statement on the Manipur situation.