Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Modi's handling of the ongoing farmers' protests, citing the farmer leader's hunger strike and unfulfilled promises regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP). Kharge urged the government to engage in dialogue and address the farmers' concerns, emphasizing their importance to the nation.
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Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee criticized both the BJP and Congress for repeatedly disrupting parliamentary proceedings. He accused the two parties of marginalizing smaller parties and hindering democratic discourse, stating that the House's functioning depends solely on their whims. Banerjee highlighted the challenges faced by smaller parties who are unable to voice their concerns due to the disruptions.
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