Political Clash in Parliament: PM Modi's Absence Sparks Controversy

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju blamed the opposition for Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipping a debate response in the Lok Sabha. Rijiju claimed MPs acted disruptively. Despite the controversy, he highlighted the Modi government's economic reforms, dismissing accusations of neglecting Bihar's development needs.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Patna | Updated: 07-02-2026 16:13 IST | Created: 07-02-2026 16:13 IST
Political Clash in Parliament: PM Modi's Absence Sparks Controversy
Kiren Rijiju
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In a recent development, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju has placed the blame squarely on the opposition for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to skip his scheduled response to the Motion of Thanks in the Lok Sabha. According to Rijiju, opposition MPs caused a disruption that influenced the decision.

Speaking at a press conference, Rijiju emphasized that although the government had the numbers to confront the opposition, they chose a more democratic approach. He highlighted the government's commitment to economic reforms and dismissed claims of neglecting states like Bihar.

Rijiju further defended the government's actions, contrasting them with the policies of the Congress and other parties, and underscored the significant progress India has made under Modi's leadership. Despite opposition allegations, he maintained a positive outlook on India's future development path.

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