Monsoon session of Parliament from July 21 to August 12, says Rijiju
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has recommended the dates, he told reporters here.
The recommendation will be sent to the president for convening the session, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.
The announcement by Rijiju comes against the backdrop of a demand for special session by opposition leaders to discuss Operation Sindoor.
"Every session is a special session for us," he said, adding that under the rules, "all important matters" can be discussed during the Monsoon session.
He underlined that the business advisory committee of both the Houses will take a call on the issues to be discussed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
5 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Killing of 3 people in Billawar: Father of slain minor boy urges home minister, LG to deliver justice
Nearly five months on since a 13-year-old boy and his two uncles were found dead in a rivulet in Kathua's Lohai Malhar on March 8, the family on Friday requested home minister Amit Shah and lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha to deliver justice to them. The Jammu and Kashmir Police had spotted and retrieved the bodies of three civilians from a rivulet in the upper reaches of Lohai Malhar in Kathua district. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image) 'On March 5 our people, including my 13-year-old son, my brother Yogesh Kumar and brother-in-law Darshan Singh had left home to attend a marriage function. Enroute, they were abducted and their bodies were found in a rivulet on March 8 in Lohai Malhar area,' Chamel Singh told reporters here. 'Till date no FIR has been registered by the police, no FSL report and medical report provided to me. We are awaiting justice,' he added. Singh sought to know who will provide justice to the families of the victims. 'I lost my son, my brother and brother-in-law, who has left behind four daughters and a son,' he said. 'I want to ask our home minister and LG where I should go for justice?,' he added. A day after the bodies were recovered from Ishu Nullah, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh had termed the deaths an act of terror. 'The brutal killing of 3 youths by terrorists in Bani area of district #Kathua is extremely sad as well as a matter of great concern. There appears to be a deep conspiracy behind spoiling the atmosphere in this peaceful area,' he wrote on X. 'We have discussed this matter with the concerned officials. The Union home secretary is reaching Jammu so that the situation can be assessed on the spot. I am confident that it will be ensured that such incidents do not happen again and the confidence of the people remains strong,' he added. The Jammu and Kashmir Police had spotted and retrieved the bodies of three civilians from a rivulet in the upper reaches of Lohai Malhar in Kathua district. The bodies were spotted with the help of a drone. Security forces suspect that terrorists have been hiding in areas like Lohai Malhar, Machedi and Badnota. On July 8 last year, five soldiers, including a JCO, were killed and five others injured after armed terrorists ambushed an army truck in Kathua district's Badnota village in Billawar tehsil.
Hindustan Times
5 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Pay heed to what J&K MPs are saying in Parliament: Mirwaiz to Centre
Hurriyat leader and chief priest of Jamia Masjid Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday hailed the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir members of parliament to express the sentiments of people in Parliament and urged the Centre to give a patient ear to them to lessen the 'dil ki doori'. Hurriyat leader and chief priest of Jamia Masjid Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday hailed the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir members of parliament to express the sentiments of people in Parliament and urged the Centre to give a patient ear to them to lessen the 'dil ki doori'. (PTI File) At the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, Mirwaiz welcomed J&K MPs' united stand in the Parliament during the discussion on Operation Sindoor. 'A few days ago, in the Parliament, there was a debate on the India–Pakistan war after the heinous Pahalgam incident, and different views by different political parties of India with regard to the war, its purpose, success or failure were put forward,' said Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid, Srinagar. Mirwaiz said that very few, and mostly in the opposition, talked of the human aspect of the war, its costs therein, and its correlation to J&K, which reflects the mindset and mood of the times. He said that the three MPs from J&K - Mian Altaf and Agha Ruhullah from National Conference and Engineer Rashid from Awami Ittihad Party —were the only ones to highlight the concerns and plight of the people at the epicentre of the basic problem and the current debate. 'They were speaking with passion and pain about the disempowerment and dispossession of the people of J&K and expressing the sentiments of the people of J&K that we have all along been talking about. It is good to see that on these matters all are on the same page,' he said. He said that he can only hope that what they said was heard by those in power in New Delhi. 'And if they really want to lessen 'Dil ki Doori', they must pay heed to it,' he urged. Mirwaiz said he has always believed that neither war nor violence, or use of force can solve problems and lead to peace and prosperity, which he said the 'billions of people in the Indian subcontinent seek, and the swathes of poor in this region deserve'. 'Engagement at all levels is a far cheaper and evolved alternative,' he said.
Hans India
5 minutes ago
- Hans India
Madiga community stages statewide half-naked protest
Bengaluru: In a powerful display of anger and frustration, members of the Madiga community under the banner of the Karnataka Federation of Madiga Organisations staged statewide protests on Thursday, demanding the immediate implementation of internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. Led by former Union Minister A. Narayanaswamy, a large group of protesters gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru and held a half-naked protest, raising slogans against the Congress-led Karnataka government. Speaking at the protest, A. Narayanaswamy issued a stern warning: 'If the government does not implement internal reservation immediately, the Madigas will launch a full-scale civil disobedience movement. We will no longer wait, we will not bow to false promises, and we will not wait until the next election.' He added, 'Protests are being held in all districts of Karnataka today. This is a united fight that transcends political lines. This is not a BJP agitation — it is the collective voice of the oppressed. Is the Karnataka government more concerned about power or about solving the problems of the people? Madigas have not received justice, and our patience has run out. If we hit the streets, we will send this government packing.' Criticizing the bureaucracy, Narayanaswamy further lashed out, saying, 'Since 1976, we have demanded justice. But when we ask the Chief Secretary for a report on this long-standing injustice, he doesn't even bother to call a meeting. Is this what governance looks like?' He rejected the idea of basing reservation merely on population. 'This is about correcting historical injustice — about the oppression we've faced for over 40 years. If this backlog of injustice isn't cleared, we will intensify our agitation.' Protests were held in front of Deputy Commissioner offices in 26 districts across the state. 'This shows the political awakening of the Madigas,' Narayanaswamy declared. 'Many MLAs in this state would never have been elected without Madiga votes. Now that they're in power, they've forgotten us. If you don't speak for us, what moral right do you have to ask for our votes?' Angrily questioning the denial of fair representation, he said, 'Is there a rule in this country that Madigas must never get proper reservation? During elections to Zilla Panchayats and other local bodies, the government keeps pushing it to 'tomorrow'. The same Constitution that allowed for a national emergency to help a Prime Minister cling to power is now silent about the injustice to Madigas.' Highlighting the struggles faced by students in the community, he added, 'Many talented Madiga children cannot afford to pursue MBBS or higher education due to lack of support. Do you understand this pain? Does the government even care?' The protest ended with a collective resolve to continue the agitation until the internal reservation is implemented, with leaders vowing to bring the fight to the government's doorstep.
