Congress flags ‘breach of tradition’ over Piyush Goyal’s press conference during session

A Congress member questioned the Commerce Minister for addressing the media on the Indo-US trade deal outside Parliament. The minister had planned to make a statement inside the House. The Chairman dismissed the objection. Another member sought to suspend business for a discussion on the deal. The Chair denied this request, stating no emergency situation existed. The Zero Hour continued.

Congress flags ‘breach of tradition’ over Piyush Goyal’s press conference during session
A Congress member questioned the Commerce Minister for addressing the media on the Indo-US trade deal outside Parliament. The minister had planned to make a statement inside the House. The Chairman dismissed the objection. Another member sought to suspend business for a discussion on the deal. The Chair denied this request, stating no emergency situation existed. The Zero Hour continued.