Congress to strongly oppose reintroduction of delimitation Bill, raises other key issues for Monsoon Session
The Congress party has resolved to strongly oppose any attempt by the Centre to reintroduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposes to increase Lok Sabha strength and initiate delimitation. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the revised proposals before their introduction. The party also identified several other key issues for the upcoming Monsoon Session, including alleged 'chanda chori' at the Ram Temple, paper leaks, 'systemic corrosion' of the education system, institutional capture, and foreign policy failures. The INDIA bloc is scheduled to hold its strategy meet on Monday.
Key Points
- Congress will strongly oppose the reintroduction of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill related to delimitation.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge requested an all-party meeting with PM Modi on delimitation proposals.
- Other key issues for the Monsoon Session include alleged Ram Temple donation theft, paper leaks, and education system 'corrosion'.
- The party also plans to oppose the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill and amendments to FCRA and National Food Security Act.
- The INDIA bloc will hold a strategy meeting to coordinate opposition efforts.
Exam Facts
- Bill opposed: Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.
- Congress President: Mallikarjun Kharge.
- Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi.
- Other issues: Ram Temple 'chanda chori', paper leaks, foreign policy failures.
- The INDIA bloc will hold its strategy meet on Monday.
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