Parl to discuss Pegasus, Covid on Wednesday

August 02, 2021 17:49

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has worked out a two-point compromise formula to get the stalled Monsoon session of Parliament going. Parliament has been disrupted from the word go, with the combined opposition seeking a discussion on the Pegasus spyware issue and the government in no mood to relent.

On Monday morning, Singh called the leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and sought his cooperation in running the House.

The Opposition leader insisted that the government should discuss issues raised by them, in which case they are ready to cooperate in ensuring that Parliament runs smoothly.

As per the formula worked out, on Wednesday, Parliament will first take up the coronavirus pandemic for the discussion, which the government has been insisting on, followed by a discussion on Pegasus issue. With this, it is expected that the monsoon session will function smoothly.

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