Opposition running away from debate as their leader no longer MP: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticised the Congress-led opposition for hindering Parliament’s functioning and suggested that it could be because their leader, Rahul Gandhi, is no longer a member of the Lok Sabha. Gandhi was disqualified in March after a criminal defamation conviction. The Manipur violence was the primary topic on the first day of the Monsoon session on Thursday, with the opposition seeking a statement from Prime Minister Modi and a discussion on the issue. The government has said that Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to the Manipur situation debate.