TMC MP Yusuf Pathan withdrew from the all-party delegation after the Centre's "unilateral" selection, sparking criticism from TMC leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, who emphasized the party's right to choose its representative. Congress also questioned the Centre's selection process, deeming it "dishonest" after its suggested names were rejected.
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Security forces in Chhattisgarh celebrated a major victory after neutralizing 27 Naxals, including top Maoist leader Basavaraju, in Narayanpur district. The successful operation in the Abujmarh forests resulted in the recovery of weapons and praise from national leaders. While one jawan was martyred, the operation marks a significant blow to the Naxal movement.