#ExpressExclusive: Slamming a set of what he called “self-appointed custodians of the world,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said,“India is not looking for their approval, is not willing to play the game they want to play.”
On the ground, things were a little different.
On the ground, things were a little different.
And in a move that raises questions of Constitutional propriety, it also sent these to the Lok Sabha Secretariat which is an independent office that functions under the advice of the Lok Sabha Speaker.
In its response to the RTI request by The Indian Express, the MEA shared emails but did not share the two attachments citing Section 8(c) of the #RTI Act, which relates to breach of privilege of Parliament.
In response to another RTI application by The Indian Express seeking information on the presentations made or proposed by the Speaker to resident Heads of Missions,the Lok Sabha Secretariat denied information citing Section 8 (1) (a)of RTI Act, which relates to national security.
#ExpressExclusive | Asked why the #MEA had sent these notes to the Lok Sabha Secretariat given its independent status, the spokesperson declined to comment: indianexpress.com/article/expres…
- ✍️ @A2D2_ reports
- ✍️ @A2D2_ reports
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