G20 Bharat: Narendra Modi's Message To Ministers On Bharat-India Political Row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly instructed his ministers to refrain from commenting on the ongoing "Bharat-India" political controversy, which has dominated headlines for nearly two days. This marks the first instance where PM Modi directly addressed the matter with his ministers during a Council of Ministers meeting, where discussions on various issues, including the G20, took place.
Over the past 24 hours, the opposition has convened two meetings to strategize their approach to this issue. Earlier today, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi sent a letter to PM Modi, proposing a list of nine subjects for discussion during the upcoming special session of parliament scheduled to commence on September 18. The government responded by suggesting that Mrs. Gandhi was neglecting tradition, which dictates that the agenda need not be decided before the session starts.
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi defended this stance, explaining that a meeting among leaders of all parties typically occurs after the President calls the session, but before it formally begins. During this meeting, parliamentary matters and issues to be addressed in the session are usually discussed.