Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at opposition leaders, accusing them of insulting the mandate of the country

According to media reports, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today hit out at opposition leaders, accusing them of insulting the mandate of the country. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr. Rijiju said the country wants to see that the discussion on the budget takes place in a good and meaningful manner. He added that the way the leaders of some parties commented and the way they gave speeches have insulted the House by lowering the dignity. He called upon opposition parties to respect the mandate of the people. Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr. Rijiju said that elections are over and now the focus should be to work towards a Viksit Bharat and hold a constructive discussion on the Union Budget. He alleged that opposition leaders did not say anything on the budget; they just indulged in politics and abused the Prime Minister.