Opposition walks out in protest over unapproved NCPI merger, returns moments later
MPs merging with a party without approval raises concerns about democratic processes.
Opposition leaders walked out of an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session in protest over Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI)'s participation, as about 20 Trinamool Congress rebel MPs had merged with NCPI without official approval. They returned moments later. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended inviting NCPI, stating it was their duty to include all parties that seek recognition from the Speaker.
19 JUL 2026
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Opposition walks out in protest over unapproved NCPI merger, returns moments later
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Parliament's monsoon session begins today, with the inclusion of 20 Trinamool Congress MPs in the NDA potentially leading to a two-thirds majority.
21 JUL 2026
— NDTV
The NDA held its first "Mangal Milan" meeting at Parliament during the Monsoon Session, while opposition members protested and demanded discussions on various crises.
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