A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in the Rajya Sabha targeting the Congress, Congress whip Manickam Tagore, on Friday moved an adjournment motion and demanded that the PM issue an “immediate statement” on the “inhumane treatment” of Indians nationals in the US. “I rise to move an adjournment motion in the House to address a deeply concerning issue regarding the treatment of Indian nationals, particularly those deported from the United States, and to question the position of our Government on the same,” the notice read.
Protest over fishermen’s arrest Opposition MPs on Friday held a protest in the Parliament complex against Sri Lanka continuing to arrest Indian fishermen, and demanded that the government find a permanent solution to the issue. The protest was led by DMK, Congress and Left party MPs from Tamil Nadu and joined by parliamentarians from several other opposition parties, including Derek O’Brien of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Sudama Prasad of CPI(ML) Liberation. The protesting MPs held up placards with slogans that read “Justice For Tamil Fisherman”, “Bring Back Our Fishermen”, “No More Arrests”, and “Tamil Nadu Fishermen Are Indians”.
Delhi HC reserves order on Engineer Rashid’s plea The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on a plea by jailed MP Rashid Engineer, facing trial in a terror funding case, seeking custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Justice Vikas Mahajan heard the counsel appearing for the Baramulla MP as well as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and said, “Judgement reserved.” The counsel appearing for the NIA opposed the grant of custody parole, saying Rashid had no vested right to attend Parliament. It was further said that he did show any “specific purpose” while seeking the relief and there were security concerns
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