Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi, raises 9 issues for discussion ahead of Parliament special session

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi demanded a discussion and debate on a number of topics, including the nation’s current economic predicament, ahead of the special session of Parliament that will begin on September 18.
The Opposition most definitely wishes to take part in the special session since it will provide a chance to discuss issues that are important to and of concern to the public, according to Sonia Gandhi in her letter to the PM.
She added that no other political parties had been consulted about holding the session and that none of them knew what would be on the agenda.
“You have convened a special five-day session of the Parliament beginning 18 September 2023. I must point out that this Special Session has been convened without any consultation with other political parties. None of us have any idea of its agenda,” she said in her letter.
“All we have been communicated is that all five days have been allocated for Government Business. We most certainly want to participate in the Special Session because it will give us an opportunity to raise matters of public concern and importance,” Sonia Gandhi said.
The Congress leader further urged for a discussion on several issues during the special session including the need for the caste census, Manipur, communal clashes, and inflations.
“I earnestly hope that time will be allocated under the appropriate Rules for a discussion and debate on these issues. These are–current economic situation with a focus on increasing price rise of essential commodities, growing unemployment, rise in inequalities and distress of MSMEs, commitment made by the Government of India to farmers and farmer organizations in regard to MSP and other demands raised by them, demand for a JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) to investigate the transactions of the Adani business group in light of all revelations,” she said.
Sonia also demanded a discussion over the rift between several states and the Centre.
“Debate on the continued agony faced by people of Manipur and breakdown of Constitutional machinery and social harmony in the state, urgent need for a caste census, damages being inflicted on Centre-State relations and the impact of natural disasters caused by extreme floods in some States and drought in others should be held,” the former Congress chief said.