BJP MPs Walk Out of Parliamentary Panel Meeting Over Medha Patkar and Prakash Raj’s Presence

Tensions flared in a parliamentary panel meeting today as members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a walkout. The BJP MPs were protesting the inclusion of social activist Medha Patkar and actor-turned-activist Prakash Raj in the meeting.

Discussion on Land Resources and Panchayati Raj Overshadowed by Controversy

The meeting’s agenda included the crucial task of reviewing and adopting two draft reports. These reports focused on government actions undertaken by the Department of Land Resources and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. However, the BJP MPs’ walkout overshadowed the planned discussions.

BJP MPs Voice Concerns Over Activists’ Presence

The BJP members expressed their strong objections to the presence of Patkar and Raj, arguing that their inclusion was inappropriate. This dramatic turn of events highlights the ongoing political discourse surrounding land rights and local governance in India.