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Purnea MP Pappu Yadav on Parliament premises. (ANI)

Clad in Cause

WHILE THE Opposition sought to raise multiple issues, ranging from the plight of farmers in southern India to the NEET paper leak, in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon Session, Independent Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav alias Rajesh Ranjan managed to convey his concerns without raising his voice as his outfit did the talking for him. The Purnea MP wore an overall with questions on the alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple and the paper leak issue. With statements such as “Chanda Chori Par Sarkar Kyun Maun?” and “NTA Ka Brashtachar Band Karo”, Yadav demanded accountability from the government.

Fresh Start

AS MPs made their way to their seats in Rajya Sabha for Monday morning’s proceedings, ministers and BJP MPs were seen welcoming ex-AAP and TMC members who joined the ruling party since the last session. From Opposition rows, these MPs were moved to the Treasury Benches. Former AAP MP Raghav Chadha, now seated in the third row of the Treasury Benches, could be seen shaking hands with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri. Ex-TMC MP Sushmita Dev, re-elected to Rajya Sabha on BJP ticket three days ago, was also welco­med to her new seat by her colleagues.