“The government has no idea how to tackle all these issues.”
PM Modi’s Upcoming UK-Maldives Visit Sparks Opposition Criticism Ahead of Monsoon Session
PM Modi’s Upcoming UK-Maldives Visit Sparks Opposition Criticism Latest News– An all-party meeting was convened today ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025. The meeting saw the opposition raise strong objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign travel plans during the session, as well as concerns over key national issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United Kingdom from July 23–24, on the invitation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to ANI.
This will mark Modi’s fourth visit to the UK. In the second leg of the tour, the Prime Minister will undertake a State Visit to the Maldives from July 25–26 at the invitation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. It will be Modi’s third visit to the Maldives, and notably, the first visit by a Head of State or Government to the island nation during Muizzu’s presidency.
Opposition leaders questioned the timing of the visit, which overlaps with the Monsoon Session. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticized the government, stating, “When the Prime Minister knew that he would be abroad on those dates, why did he call the session? The Prime Minister should look at his attendance as to how many days he attended the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Our Prime Minister is not serious about democracy.”
He added that the Congress will raise several key issues in the House including Operation Sindoor, the situation in Bihar, foreign policy, and the rise in atrocities against SCs and women, asserting, “We clearly told the government that these issues are important, so the Prime Minister should be present, but I think the government is not serious about running the House.”
Congress MP K Suresh echoed similar concerns, demanding the Prime Minister make a statement on Operation Sindoor. “We demanded that the Prime Minister should come to the House and make a statement about Operation Sindoor, and then a detailed discussion should be done,” he said.
CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar criticised the government's response during the meeting. “Many issues were raised and of course the response of the government is, as usual, cool. No offer, nothing. The first thing is that the Prime Minister should come and address the House, making it clear what has happened in Pahalgam, the post-Pahalgam developments, and all related matters. I don’t think the government is going to respond positively,” he said, adding, “The government has no idea how to tackle all these issues.”
Raising concerns over representation, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party MP Hanuman Beniwal stated, “In the all-party meeting, we spoke about giving ample time to 1-2 member parties to speak on important issues. They do not give enough time to small parties.” He also called for discussions on paper leak incidents, online gaming, the drug menace, and unemployment, saying, “We have raised all important issues.”
On the government’s side, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized cooperation among parties, especially regarding the Justice Verma case, stating, “In the Justice Varma case, the process will be undertaken together by all parties. This is not the move by the Government alone.”
As the Monsoon Session approaches, political tensions remain high over the government’s handling of pressing national concerns and the Prime Minister’s absence during key parliamentary proceedings.
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