'Anti-national': BJP MPs object to Medha Patkar's presence; storm out of parliamentary panel meet
Wednesday, 2 July 2025 () A parliamentary committee meeting on land acquisition was disrupted when BJP MPs, including Parshottam Rupala, walked out due to the presence of activist Medha Patkar. BJP members labeled Patkar "anti-national," objecting to her involvement. Committee head Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka defended inviting Patkar, citing standard practice.
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