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Parliamentary leaders discuss Delimitation Bill amid session deadlock
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju met with Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, August 6, for discussions concerning the Delimitation Bill and the FCRA Bill. The meeting, lasting approximately 50 minutes, sparked speculation about a potential Parliament session extension. Separately, in the Rajya Sabha, a heated exchange occurred between Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju regarding opposition demands for a statement on students' actions. Minister Rijiju clarified that no special Parliament session would be held in August.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 8 · Right 2 n = 11
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (8 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi), Mathrubhumi English, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Indian Express, The Lallantop, The Print
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Zee News (Hindi)