'Support party's stand': Cong issues whip to MPs ahead of FCRA Bill discussion in Parl
The Congress party has issued a formal whip to its MPs in both houses of Parliament, mandating their presence for upcoming discussions on the FCRA Amendment Bill. The party aims to ensure a unified stance against the government's legislative agenda.
Why it matters
The use of a whip highlights the high-stakes nature of the upcoming parliamentary session and the opposition's attempt to challenge government-led legislative changes.
NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs, directing them to be present in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha as the government is set to take up the contentious FCRA Amendment Bill for discussion.Congress has asked its parliamentarians to remain present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and 12."Very important issues will be taken up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, i.e. August 10, 11 and 12, 2026," Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha said in the whip."All Members of Congress Party in the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly remain present in the House from 11.00 am onwards till the adjournment of the House on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, i.e.
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