A few allies argued that opposition should join the discussion if govt puts FCRA bill on agenda NEW DELHI: Briefing the opposition parties about his discussion with parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on the delimitation bill a day earlier, LoP Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he told govt that the opposition stand remains the same, and that women’s reservation should be introduced in the current strength of Lok Sabha of 543 MPs.Opposition also discussed FCRA bill, where members expressed ignorance about its final contents. But the parties remain implacably opposed to the legislation that they have slammed as targeting religious minorities, especially Christians. Interestingly, a senior member told the gathering that govt may remove the objectionable clause on “retrospective effect”. Some touched upon the reports that US is opposed to the bill.A few allies argued that opposition should join the discussion if govt puts FCRA bill on agenda. But the issue remains uncertain in the wake of the ongoing opposition protests. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated that normal functioning of Parliament depends on the twin demands that home minister Amit Shah make a statement on police crackdown on Jantar Mantar protesters and issue an apology, and the PM makes a statement on Ayodhya donation theft.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesCongress MPs KC Venugopal and Hibi Eden termed the FCRA bill as targeting the Christian charities besides religious minorities.CPM MP John Brittas said, “We are opposed to this bill as it stifles minority groups and civil society. It reflects a pattern as seen in waqf bill.”Kharge informed the allies that the minister had invited him for discussion, but he was out of station. TNNGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Cancel Exams, Take Action’: Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi Slams Soren Govt, Backs Student ProtestsContent Creator Ayush Rana On Jharkhand Protest Funding, Viral Videos, Dhoni’s Silence & More‘Gen Z Protesters Are Not Anti-National’: RSS’ Mohan Bhagwat Says ‘Protest Is A Way Of Dialogue’Jharkhand’s ‘Sonam Wangchuk 2.0′ Devendra Nath Mahato Enters Day 5 Of Indefinite Hunger Strike Fast’Not Enemies’: Rijiju Meets Rahul Gandhi Over Sansad Logjam, Reacts To Amit Shah Statement DemandAtiq Ahmed’s Youngest Son Abaan Dies In Jhansi Road Accident, Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Crash‘Youth Wants CJP To Become Political Party’: Dipke, Saurav Das Announce ‘Kya Bolti Public’ CampaignBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong Conviction123PhotostoriesKahaani Ghar Ghar Kii actress Tina Parekh ditched designer lehenga and lavish venue; opted for a simple wedding surrounded by family in an ashram8 traditional varieties of South Indian idlis that are perfect for breakfastRakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look straight out of modern-day ‘Ramayan’ in regal Gopi Vaid ensembles10 trendy three-letter baby names with beautiful meaningsYour 50s could decide how many years you live without dementia: Study says controlling 3 midlife health risks may add up to 12.6 healthy brain yearsJacqueline Fernandez proves charcoal is the new black in a show-stopping Manish Malhotra ensembleNo parenting book can prepare you for this: 7 powerful lessons every parent only learns through experienceNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginning123Hot PicksSaurav DasDelhi rainAbhijeet DipkeRRB ALP CBT 2 answer keyTN Agriculture BudgetTASMAC OnlineAnkur WarikooUPI transactionsGold rate todayTop TrendingAkhilesh YadavNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeTasmac Liquor Online PurchaseJPSC ProtestNagpur Rape CaseDelhi Wife MurderAkhilesh YadavTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case
NEW DELHI: Briefing the opposition parties about his discussion with parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on the delimitation bill a day earlier, LoP Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he told govt that the opposition stand remains the same, and that women’s reservation should be introduced in the current strength of Lok Sabha of 543 MPs.Opposition also discussed FCRA bill, where members expressed ignorance about its final contents. But the parties remain implacably opposed to the legislation that they have slammed as targeting religious minorities, especially Christians. Interestingly, a senior member told the gathering that govt may remove the objectionable clause on “retrospective effect”. Some touched upon the reports that US is opposed to the bill.A few allies argued that opposition should join the discussion if govt puts FCRA bill on agenda. But the issue remains uncertain in the wake of the ongoing opposition protests. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated that normal functioning of Parliament depends on the twin demands that home minister Amit Shah make a statement on police crackdown on Jantar Mantar protesters and issue an apology, and the PM makes a statement on Ayodhya donation theft.
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Congress MPs KC Venugopal and Hibi Eden termed the FCRA bill as targeting the Christian charities besides religious minorities.CPM MP John Brittas said, “We are opposed to this bill as it stifles minority groups and civil society. It reflects a pattern as seen in waqf bill.”Kharge informed the allies that the minister had invited him for discussion, but he was out of station. TNN
