Manipur issue to be discussed in Parliament at 2 pm, Opposition insists on Rule 276

As Monday's session progressed, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House that he had received 65 notices under Rule 267. He further emphasised that this rule is rarely evoked, and the last instance of its use was in 2018.

Contrary to the opposition's demand, Leader of the House Piyush Goyal reiterated the government's readiness for a discussion on the Manipur issue under Rule 176 at 2 pm. He expressed concern that the Opposition was attempting to misuse the freedom granted to members, indicating their alleged obstruction of important parliamentary proceedings over the last nine days.

In response, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, held firm on the demand for a discussion under Rule 267, emphasising its importance in bringing critical issues to the forefront of parliamentary discourse.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that the INDIA alliance's party leaders on the floor are planning to meet with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

They will reportedly demand that the Members of Parliament (MPs) delegation who visited Manipur should be permitted to speak in their respective Houses. The MPs' firsthand accounts are expected to shed light on the ground reality of the situation in Manipur and further inform the parliamentary deliberations on the issue.