Birla underlined India’s sovereignty and protested against bringing a proposal in the European Parliament on India’s internal issues, as stated by the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Birla also invited the European Parliament vice president to witness the festival of democracy during the Indian general elections scheduled for next year. Meanwhile, Beer congratulated Birla for a successful P20 Summit and emphasized closer relations between the European Parliament and India.
‘Colonial mindset’
India had criticized the July resolution, calling it unacceptable and reflective of a colonial mindset. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that such interference in India’s internal affairs is unacceptable and reflects a colonial mindset. The Indian authorities, including the judiciary, are aware of the situation in Manipur and are taking steps to maintain peace, harmony, and law and order. The European Parliament would be better advised to focus on its internal issues.
In summary:
★Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla protested against the European Parliament’s passage of a proposal related to India’s internal issues.
★Birla emphasized that every nation and Parliament is sovereign and that internal issues of other countries should not be discussed by others.
★The European Parliament had adopted a resolution in July calling on India to address the violence in Manipur and protect religious minorities.
★Birla invited the European Parliament vice president to witness the Indian general elections next year.
★India criticized the resolution, calling it reflective of a colonial mindset and stating that the European Parliament should focus on its internal issues.
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