Indian Politics

BJP and Congress Issue Whips for Final Week of Parliament

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THE BRIEF
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Both the BJP and Congress have issued three-line whips to their MPs, mandating their presence in both Houses of Parliament for the final week of the Monsoon Session.

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The move comes as the government prepares to push for the passage of the controversial FCRA Amendment Bill, which the Opposition is demanding be scrapped or sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

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The session has been marked by repeated adjournments, with the Opposition staging protests over the Home Minister's absence during key debates and the government's legislative agenda.