Law Minister Gautam apologizes over remarks on National Assembly
Summary
Law Minister Sobita Gautam has apologized in the National Assembly for remarks that drew criticism over the role of the upper house in the lawmaking process. She said her comments at a Gen Z Martyrs Memorial Day event were factual and not meant to hurt anyone’s sentiments.
Key Points
- Law Minister Sobita Gautam apologized during Thursday’s National Assembly meeting over her remarks about the chamber.
- She had faced criticism for saying the absence of Rastriya Swatantra Party representation in the National Assembly was creating difficulties in lawmaking.
- Gautam said the lawmaking process requires both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly before presidential authentication.
- She said she never intended to suggest that the National Assembly did not cooperate and apologized if her remarks hurt anyone’s feelings.
