Congress Women MPs Pen Letter to Speaker Om Birla Over PM Modi Safety Remarks
In a significant parliamentary development, ten women Lok Sabha members from the Congress party, led by Karur MP S Jothimani, have formally written to Speaker Om Birla. This letter serves as a direct counter to his recent claims regarding a perceived threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's safety from Congress MPs within the House last week. The initiative sparked a healthy competition among the party's women MPs, with several expressing eagerness to draft the correspondence. Ultimately, the party leadership granted approval to Jothimani to proceed, and the letter was signed by notable figures including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, underscoring a unified stance from the opposition.
Jairam Ramesh's Oversight in Rajya Sabha Budget Discussion
Earlier, during the Rajya Sabha session focused on the Budget, an amusing incident unfolded when Congress MP Jairam Ramesh raised a point of order. Before his colleague P Chidambaram could initiate the discussion, Ramesh noted the absence of Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, from the House. However, it appears Ramesh failed to spot Chaudhary seated among the NDA MPs. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan promptly corrected him, confirming the MoS's presence and humorously advising Ramesh to "check your specs," lightening the mood in the chamber.
Dimple Yadav's Patience Tested by Akhilesh's Media Interactions
Outside the parliamentary premises, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's extensive media engagements on Monday seemed to try the patience of his wife and party MP, Dimple Yadav. As the couple exited the House, a swarm of reporters encircled Akhilesh at Makar Dwar, leading to a prolonged interaction that continued even after their car arrived. When approached by some journalists for comments, Dimple gestured towards her husband, remarking that they could direct their questions to him as he was "going on and on." With a smile, she entered her vehicle and waited for Akhilesh to conclude his discussions, highlighting a moment of familial dynamics amid political duties.
