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The ongoing Lok Sabha session of the Monsoon Parliament has been adjourned until July 24, Monday. According to sources, the session was disturbed over uproar by the opposition members, demanding a discussion over the recent Manipur Violence and sexual assault with the two women. In addition, the leaders also created ruckus over the silence of the BJP MPs. Following the drama at the parliament, the Speaker adjourned the session.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urged the Central Government to immediately transfer Chandigarh to Punjab. In regard to this, on April 1, the Punjab Assembly passed a resolution and said, "for maintaining harmony and taking the sentiments of people into account, this House once again recommends to raise the matter with Central government to immediately transfer Chandigarh to Punjab". The issue is pending with the BJP-led Government.

BJP MLAs continued their sit-in protest outside the Maharashtra Assembly, demanding resignation of NCP leader Nawab Malik. Notably, Nawab Malik is an accused in a money laundering case in connection with fugitive Dawood Ibrahim. He is currently being investigated by the ED and is under custody. Although the Maharashtra Govt temporarily assigned new ministers for Malik's post, the BJP leaders are demanding his resignation.

The Haryana Assembly on March 18 addressed the revised edition of Sports University Bill, 2021 in-order to establish a cutting-edge sports varsity. Earlier, on March 8 the Assembly withdrew the bill after Sports Minister Sandeep Singh informed that the state wishes to re-evaluate it considering the Centre's instruction. Reportedly, Singh had already announced that the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev would be the first chancellor of the Haryana… read-more