Parliament Session Live Updates: After Rahul's Attack On Centre, PM Modi Likely To Speak In Lok Sabha Today
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to respond on Tuesday evening to the ongoing debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, news agency PTI reported on Monday, citing sources. The debate commenced in the Lok Sabha on Monday morning and was scheduled to continue until late into the night.
According to the report, the proceedings were likely to conclude by Tuesday evening, after which Modi would address the House.
The debate on Motion of Thanks, initially scheduled for Friday, faced delays due to disruptions caused by the Opposition over the NEET exam paper leak issue.
In parallel, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party was set to convene on Tuesday in the national capital. The meeting was scheduled for 9:30 AM at the GMA Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building.
The BJP-led NDA secured a third consecutive term in office following the recent Lok Sabha elections, winning 240 seats, a decrease from its 2019 tally of 303. The Congress party won 99 seats, while the NDA as a whole secured 293 seats against the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc's 234.
On Monday, the Lok Sabha witnessed a major uproar over remarks made by Rahul Gandhi, leading to accusations from the BJP of insulting the Hindu community. Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah criticised Gandhi, demanding an apology for his remarks.
During his speech in the Motion of Thanks debate on the President's Address, Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP-led government, alleging a "systematic" attack on the core principles of India.
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