On Wednesday, Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge responded to a letter from Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking cooperation from opposition parties in Parliament for a discussion on the Manipur issue.
In response to the letter, Kharge remarked that the government’s attitude in Parliament, as outlined by the Home Minister in the letter yesterday, did not reflect reality.
Amit Shah issued a letter to both the Leaders of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, saying that the government is ready for a full-fledged debate.
“The Opposition is demanding a statement from the government on Manipur. I want to tell you that not just a statement, the government is ready for a full-fledged discussion. But this will need the cooperation of all parties. Through you, I appeal to all Opposition parties that please come forward for a discussion in a good environment,” Amit Shah said in his letter.
To reply to the letter of Union Home Minister, Kharge on Wednesday said, “There is a difference between the words and actions of the government’s sentiments expressed in your letter.
“Contrary to the spirit of your letter, the attitude in the House has been insensitive and arbitrary. This attitude is not new and Opposition has also been seen in the last several sessions.”
