‘As If They Are Interested’: Rijiju Hits Back At Congress For Questioning Shortened Winter Session

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday took a jibe at Congress over its criticism of the short duration of the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, and accused the party of disrupting proceedings rather than participating in debates.

In a response to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who questioned why the Winter Session had been scheduled later and for a shorter duration than usual, Rijiju said that Congress should focus on constructive participation rather than questioning the schedule.

“As if Congress leaders are interested in running Parliament Session! But I will never get tired of repeatedly appealing the Congress Party to participate in the Parliament debates and discussions and also not to create obstacles for other sincere MPs. Let Parliament function," he