All-party meet fails; Congress firm on ’resign first, debate later’ stand

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Aug 03, 2015: Both houses of Parliament witnessed uproarious scenes on Monday as Congress-led Opposition continued to press for resignations of tainted NDA leaders allegedly involved in Laltgate and the Vyapam recruitment scam. Hoping to end the deadlock in Parliament, the ruling BJP today called an all-party meeting, throwing indications that PM Narendra Modi may intervene and make a statement in Parliament over a host of issues, including the ’Laltgate’ controversy and the Vyapam scam.

Congress, Left adamant on resignation of tainted NDA ministers and CMs first and debate later: Sources tell ANI

All-party meet fails to break Parliament logjam.


All we have asked for is resignations of tainted BJP leaders and PM must answer: Renuka Chowdhury, Congress

We have made just two demands - resignations and PM’s clarification: Renuka Chowdhury, Congress

Our stand is clear, Sushma ji violated the law by helping an absconder; House won’t function until she resigns: Pramod Tiwari, Congress.

PM Modi not present at the all-party meting, claims ANI.

Rajnath Singh and Venkaiah Naidu represent NDA govt at all-party meet in Parliament.

No work no pay should be implemented, but ways should also be found out to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament: BC Khanduri, BJP

Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon amid uproar by Opposition MPs.

I want to reiterate that I have never spoken to immigration officials in the UK to facilitate grant of travel documents to Lalit Modi: Swaraj

I am ready for a debate. Have been present in RS every day so far and all that has happened is a ruckus: Sushma Swaraj

EAM Sushma Swaraj counters Opposition charge, says never backed Lalit Modi’s travel documents.

Opposition leader Anand Sharma attacks BJP, says NDA government’s ’arrogance’ stalling Parliament. 

We’re willing to discuss every issue in Parliament, we’ve called all party meet, lets see what happens: Rajnath Singh.

 

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