State Concerns Ignite Heated Discussion Ahead of Monsoon Parliament Session
During an all-party meeting, regional parties highlighted pressing state-specific issues, demanding Parliament discussions. Key concerns included lawlessness in Odisha, women's safety, and other state-specific grievances. The BJD accused the BJP of failing Odisha on law and order. Other parties urged debates on topics like women reservation and interlinking rivers.
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At the all-party meeting convened on the eve of the Monsoon session, regional parties brought forward several state-specific issues, pressing for parliamentary discussions. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticized the deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha, pointing to incidents of violence against women and an assault on a municipal commissioner.
Highlighting a recent case of a 15-year-old girl set on fire, BJD spokesperson Sasmit Patra blamed the BJP-led government for the state's 'anarchy'. He also referenced a self-immolation case and other crimes, urging the Centre to address these concerns, despite law and order being a state subject.
Other regional parties, including the Telugu Desam Party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and the AIADMK, demanded deliberations on diplomatic efforts, women reservation laws, river interlinking, and issues like drug abuse and corruption in Tamil Nadu. The need for adequate parliamentary time for these debates was emphasized.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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