'Easy to express through letter but..': LoP Kharge replies to Amit Shah's letter

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday replied to the letter of Union home minister Amit Shah who sought cooperation from the opposition parties in Parliament for a discussion on the Manipur issue.

In a reply to the letter, Kharge said that the government's behaviour in Parliament as stated by Home Minister in the letter was different from the ground reality.

Amit Shah on July 25 wrote a letter to both Leaders of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and said that the government is ready for a full-fledged discussion.

“The Opposition is demanding a statement from the government on Manipur. I want to tell you that not just a statement, the government is ready for a full-fledged discussion.

But this will need the cooperation of all parties. Through you, I appeal to all Opposition parties that please come forward for a discussion in a good environment,” Amit Shah said in his letter.

Replying to it, Kharge on Wednesday said, "There is a difference between the words and actions of the government's sentiments expressed in your letter. Contrary to the spirit of your letter, the attitude in the House has been insensitive and arbitrary. This attitude is not new and Opposition has also been seen in the last several sessions.

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