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Opposition Walks Out of All-Party Meeting Over Inclusion of Breakaway Faction

By TrendingWire Newsroom

The opposition parties walked out of an all-party meeting called by the government on Wednesday, protesting the inclusion of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a breakaway faction of the Trinamool Congress. The opposition argued that the NCPI's merger has not been officially approved and therefore should not be part of the meeting. The government had invited the NCPI along with other parties to discuss the upcoming legislative agenda. The opposition's walkout disrupted the proceedings, highlighting ongoing tensions between the ruling coalition and opposition parties. The meeting was intended to outline the government's priorities for the parliamentary session. However, the opposition's departure has cast uncertainty on the collaboration. Political analysts note that the incident reflects deeper divisions in the political landscape. The government has not yet commented on the opposition's action. The NCPI claims to represent a legitimate political voice, but its recognition remains contested. The all-party meeting is a traditional forum for discussing key legislative matters, and the boycott may affect the smooth functioning of parliament. Further discussions are expected to resolve the issue.

Sources: Times of India, The Hindu, NDTV
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