NDA to hold first 'Mangal Milan' meeting today amid Monsoon Session
New Delhi, July 21
The National Democratic Alliance parliamentary party will hold a meeting on Tuesday at Parliament, marking the first gathering under its newly adopted name, 'Mangal Milan', as the ruling coalition seeks to strengthen coordination during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building. Members of Parliament from all NDA constituents in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are expected to attend. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the meeting.
Traditionally, the NDA parliamentary party has held meetings every Tuesday during Parliament sessions. This time, however, the gathering has been termed 'Mangal Milan', reflecting what the ruling alliance describes as an effort to give its regular parliamentary meetings a new cultural and organisational identity.
The meeting assumes added significance as Parliament has witnessed repeated disruptions at the start of the Monsoon Session, with the Opposition pressing for discussions on several contentious issues.
On Monday, proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted as Opposition members demanded debates on the NEET controversy, the alleged Ram Temple donation scam, the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, and concerns over the E20 petrol rollout, among other issues.
As the House convened on Monday, on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the proceedings were marked by chaos and relentless sloganeering from the Opposition benches.
Even after Jagdambika Pal in the Chair urged the Opposition MPs to maintain the decorum of the House, the parliamentarians continued with the sloganeering.
Earlier, Dilip Saikia in the Chair tried to bring the House in order; however, the din did not fade.
Saikia requested the members to be seated for the Lok Sabha to function smoothly and take up Zero Hour to discuss "significant issues" affecting the country.
"This behaviour is not good for democracy... Do you not want the House to function?" the Chair asked.
The Opposition, however, continued to raise slogans and create ruckus in the well of the House. Eventually, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 1 p.m.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Having lived in India for a decade, I find these cultural touches fascinating. The idea of 'Mangal' (auspicious) meetings might help build some positive energy, but the Opposition's disruptions just show how broken our parliamentary system has become. Both sides need to sit together over chai and sort things out.
Instead of wasting time on rebranding Tuesday meetings as 'Mangal Milan', why not focus on actual parliamentary work? The NEET controversy, E20 petrol concerns, and other real issues are being sidelined while MPs play politics. Common citizens like us are fed up of this drama. 🙏
Look, I'm not an NDA supporter but let's give credit where due - at least they're trying to bring some cultural identity to Parliament. The Opposition's behaviour of shouting slogans and disrupting proceedings is shameful. If you have issues, discuss them in the House, don't turn it into a circus. 'Mangal Milan' sounds nice actually.
The name 'Mangal Milan' is lovely - it reflects our culture and traditions. But actions speak louder than words. If NDA really wants auspicious outcomes, they need to address the NEET controversy and ensure justice for students. Also, Opposition needs to stop their drama - both sides need to work together for the country's progress. 🤝
As an American watching Indian politics from afar, this constant disruption in Parliament seems childish. The NDA's 'Mangal Milan' might be a PR move, but at least they're meeting. The Opposition needs to understand that democracy means debating issues, not just shouting. India deserves better from both sides
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