ANI file photo NEW DELHI: CPM MP John Brittas on Tuesday questioned leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s absence from Parliament in the final days of winter session when crucial bills, including VB-G RAM G, were passed despite opposition’s protests. He also criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s participation at the end of the session in the tea meeting hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla in his chambers, which was also attended by PM Narendra Modi.”It was a desire that when a crucial legislation like VB-G RAM G is being bulldozed in Parliament along with other crucial bills on nuclear energy and insurance, we expected the leader of opposition (Rahul) to lead INDIA bloc or opposition rank and file. That was an expectation and a desire,” he told NDTV.Rahul Gandhi Attacks Modi Govt In Germany, Says ‘West, India Handed Over Production To China’Speaking to channels and news agencies, Brittas also said that he was not alone and other politicians from INDIA bloc too felt the same way about Rahul’s absence. He said they felt that Rahul’s presence would have made a big difference. “The calendar of winter session is known to all members. So, I feel the LoP would have looked at the session’s calendar and in all fairness he should have been there. Rahul’s presence would have made a big difference,” he reiterated.However, Brittas said that it is up to Rahul and his party to decide whether he needs to be in Parliament or he needs to be elsewhere.On Priyanka’s decision to attend the tea meeting, Brittas was clear that it sends out the “wrong message” and cited how in past sessions, when govt passed waqf bill and did not hold a discussion on special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, opposition skipped these meetings. “Compared to all those boycotts, this was a humongous issue,” he told ANI referring to VB-G RAM G’s passage.”Just couple of hours after bulldozing the bill to eliminate MGNREGA, it was not a good scene for us to see Priyanka and others sitting at the tea party along with the PM,” he added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi HC Grants Bail To Kuldeep Sengar; Victim’s Sister Says ‘Put Us In Jail To Keep Us Safe’India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner Over Violence Against Hindus, Protests Continue”No Cases Filed”: Prachy Accuses Yunus Administration Of Protecting Convicted TerroristsExperts Warn India As Yunus Loses Control In Bangladesh After Hadi Killing Sparks Unrest NationwidePAN-Aadhaar Deadline Nears: How To Link Before December 31 Or Risk Inoperative PAN From Next Year“Neither Janmat Nor Janpath”: Bjp Alleges Growing Rebellion Against Rahul Gandhi Within CongressPak PM Sharif’s Party Leader Threatens India, Warns Missiles Will Respond If Bangladesh Is TargetedIndia’s BrahMos Missile Goes Global As India Closes $450m Defence Pacts With Vietnam And Indonesia’Make Her PM & See…’: Congress MP Endorses Priyanka Gandhi; BJP Takes ‘No Faith In Rahul’ DigHanuman Chalisa Verse Echoes In Delhi As Hindu Lynching In Bangladesh Triggers High Voltage Protests123PhotostoriesKiara Advani’s first post-baby photoshoot is here, and her Vogue look is pure old-world magic4 everyday foods that naturally keep your arteries clearYour birth number knows how to save you from giving up in life5 countries with the best work-life balance5 reasons why toddlers repeat the same word again and againBollywood’s tumultuous 2025: Saif Ali Khan’s attack; Deepika Padukone’s exit from ‘Kalki-2898 AD’ to ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ controversySanskrit baby names that means loveViral parenting moments of 2025 and what we can take from themDancing skylights: Why do auroras shine in different magical colours across skies?New seasons releasing on OTT in 2026: From ‘Bridgerton 4’ to ‘Euphoria 3’123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingGold price predictionGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingShane Bieber and Kara Net WorthMLB Trade RumorsMunetaka MurakamiConnor Bedard Net WorthAleksander Barkov GirlfriendAuston MatthewsJake GuentzelDK MetcalfJade Cargill and Brandon Net WorthMax Holloway Net Worth
NEW DELHI: CPM MP John Brittas on Tuesday questioned leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s absence from Parliament in the final days of winter session when crucial bills, including VB-G RAM G, were passed despite opposition’s protests. He also criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s participation at the end of the session in the tea meeting hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla in his chambers, which was also attended by PM Narendra Modi.“It was a desire that when a crucial legislation like VB-G RAM G is being bulldozed in Parliament along with other crucial bills on nuclear energy and insurance, we expected the leader of opposition (Rahul) to lead INDIA bloc or opposition rank and file. That was an expectation and a desire,” he told NDTV.
Speaking to channels and news agencies, Brittas also said that he was not alone and other politicians from INDIA bloc too felt the same way about Rahul’s absence. He said they felt that Rahul’s presence would have made a big difference. “The calendar of winter session is known to all members. So, I feel the LoP would have looked at the session’s calendar and in all fairness he should have been there. Rahul’s presence would have made a big difference,” he reiterated.However, Brittas said that it is up to Rahul and his party to decide whether he needs to be in Parliament or he needs to be elsewhere.On Priyanka’s decision to attend the tea meeting, Brittas was clear that it sends out the “wrong message” and cited how in past sessions, when govt passed waqf bill and did not hold a discussion on special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, opposition skipped these meetings. “Compared to all those boycotts, this was a humongous issue,” he told ANI referring to VB-G RAM G’s passage.“Just couple of hours after bulldozing the bill to eliminate MGNREGA, it was not a good scene for us to see Priyanka and others sitting at the tea party along with the PM,” he added.
