NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting concludes; Kiren Rijiju addresses gathering
New Delhi, July 28
The NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting concluded with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressing the coalition lawmakers in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal and Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh also addressed the gathering.
While Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the party members regarding the success and strategic impact of India's recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh spoke about the growth, government initiatives, and future roadmap for the development of the country's fisheries sector.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other NDA leaders were also in attendance.
The meeting comes after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members, forcing the House to be adjourned.
The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices through seven major amendments to the 2024 Act. It provides for time-bound investigations and trials, Special Fast-Track Courts, Special Task Forces, Special Public Prosecutors, enhanced punishments, higher financial penalties and a streamlined appeals mechanism.
The meeting assumes significance as the Opposition has continued to disrupt Parliament, demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged police action during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest and questioning the effectiveness of the proposed legislation.
At the previous NDA Parliamentary Party 'Mangal Milan' meeting on July 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that the government "stands with the students" and stressed that paper leaks were a matter of national concern that should not be politicised.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some meaningful discussion on FTAs! Piyush Goyal ji has been doing excellent work in expanding India's trade partnerships. The fisheries sector growth is also crucial for our coastal communities. But I wish the Opposition would cooperate on anti-cheating bills instead of creating ruckus every time. Paper leaks have destroyed many young lives - time for strict action!
As someone who follows Indian politics from abroad, it's interesting to see how coalition management works here. The 'Mangal Milan' concept is quite unique. Hope the government actually delivers on preventing paper leaks - that affects millions of students' futures. Transparency in examinations is a must for any democracy.
Proud to see our government taking decisive steps on multiple fronts - trade deals, fisheries development, and exam integrity. The PM's statement that the government stands with students is reassuring. But actions speak louder than words - let's see how quickly the special courts start functioning. Paper leaks have been a curse for honest aspirants for too long. 💪
All these meetings are fine, but what about the common citizen? In my village, people are still struggling with basic issues like electricity and water. The fisheries sector development is good for coastal areas, but inland states also need attention. And this paper leak bill - will it really stop the big players who run these scams? Time will tell. 😕
Interesting to see Indian parliamentary dynamics. The Opposition seems to be making a lot of noise, but the government is steadily pushing its agenda. Free trade agreements are definitely going to boost India's position globally. Having lived through exam scandals myself back in
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