Parliament LIVE: Sparks are expected to fly in Parliament today after Opposition parties decided to boycott the joint sitting called to commemorate Constitution Day and instead hold a protest against the political developments in Maharashtra, which saw the BJP return to power in a midnight coup aided by NCP supremo Sharad Pawar’s nephew Ajit. The Congress, Left parties, NCP, TMC, RJD, TDP and DMK have planned a joint protest at the Ambedkar statue inside the Parliament complex. In a rare move, the Shiv Sena — erstwhile ally of the BJP — too said they would not attend the joint sitting.
Opposition parties will hold a joint meeting in the morning and take a final call on the boycott of the ‘Constitution Day’ function. This is aimed at presenting a united opposition in the wake of the Maharashtra logjam, sources said.
The government is celebrating ‘Constitution Day’ or ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ on Tuesday in the Central Hall of Parliament to mark the 70th anniversary of adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the MPs on the occasion. The President will also inaugurate a digital exhibition through video conferencing
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