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Kharge seeks all-party meet on delimitation; Falklands poster row escalates after World Cup win

Published on: 16 Jul 2026, 12:09 PM
Kharge seeks all-party meet on delimitation; Falklands poster row escalates after World Cup win

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to convene an all-party meeting before the government reintroduces its revised delimitation proposal during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. Kharge stressed the need for bipartisan consultation on the matter, which has significant implications for political representation.

In another development, the United Kingdom government has called on FIFA to take action after Argentina displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands following its 2-1 victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. The incident has reignited tensions over the disputed territory, with the UK describing the banner as offensive and politically charged.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed disappointment that the Centre did not appeal to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. Abdullah stated, 'There should be room for humanity and compassion even in politics,' criticizing the government's handling of the protest.

In a further setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), actor-turned-politician Koel Mallick resigned from the Rajya Sabha. Her departure adds to a growing exodus of MPs and MLAs from the Mamata Banerjee-led party, raising questions about internal discontent.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's parliament approved Serhii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister as part of a major government reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move is seen as an effort to consolidate leadership amid the ongoing war with Russia.

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