Opposition protests over Maharashtra temple scam disrupt Parliament's Monsoon session

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Parliament's Monsoon session opened stormy on Friday, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha briefly adjourned amid opposition sloganeering, stalling legislative work. Protests centered on an alleged Siddhivinayak Temple donation scam, July 20 police action, and demands for Home Minister Amit Shah's statement. Congress moved adjournment notices, while PM Modi urged NDA MPs to participate in debates. The day's scheduled business included the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill and a bill for Kashmiri Pandits. Kiren Rijiju attempted to resolve the logjam, and Maharashtra Congress MPs protested at Makar Dwar.


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