Synopsis
In his letter to Birla, Congress MP Tharoor said just before the sitting, he was informed by the committee branch of the secretariat that e-mail communications have been received on July 28 afternoon from the three ministries/department that their representatives would not be able to appear before the committee.
Agencies
The panel was to hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss several issues including the Pegasus snooping allegations.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who heads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to take action over ministry officials last-minute refusal to attend a panel meet, which he said constituted contempt of the House . The panel was to hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss several issues including the Pegasus snooping allegations.
Opposition parties demand JPC probe to ascertain details of farmer deaths during agitation
newindianexpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newindianexpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Pegasus: Shashi Tharoor seeks action against three officials who skipped IT panel meeting
scroll.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from scroll.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Opposition Demands JPC Probe To Ascertain Details Of Farmer Deaths During Agitation
ndtv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ndtv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.