NCPI MPs praise NDA's 'Mangal Milan' after first alliance meeting
Synopsis
Four NCPI MPs attended their first-ever NDA 'Mangal Milan' session on 28 July and came out impressed — calling it the most organised political forum they had encountered. The moment marks the NCPI's formal integration into the NDA's parliamentary machinery, even as the alliance named 13 speakers for the Lok Sabha's anti-paper leak Bill debate.
Key Takeaways
NCPI MPs attended the NDA 'Mangal Milan' parliamentary meeting for the first time on 28 July in New Delhi .
Satabdi Roy , Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar , June Malia , and Saayoni Ghosh praised the alliance's organised structure and expressed gratitude for formal recognition. 'Mangal Milan' is the NDA's weekly parliamentary strategy session, rebranded to foster alliance cohesion.
The NDA named 13 speakers from across coalition parties for the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak Bill.
The anti-paper leak Bill, introduced by MoS Jitendra Singh on 27 July , seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 .
Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and MPs Priyanka Gandhi , K.C.
Venugopal , and Jothimani Sennimalai will participate in the debate.
Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) MPs attended the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting 'Mangal Milan' for the first time on Tuesday, 28 July in New Delhi, emerging with glowing remarks about the ruling alliance's organisational structure and expressing gratitude for being formally recognised as coalition partners.
What NCPI MPs Said
NCPI MP Satabdi Roy said the meeting offered the party its first formal recognition within the alliance. 'Today since we attended the meeting for the first time, we were provided recognition. The system we saw, this organised approach, we haven't seen like this before,' she said. Roy added that discussions covered pending Bills, the rationale behind them, and the country's export performance and its benefits.
NCPI MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar described it as an eye-opener: 'This was the first NDA meeting for me and my colleagues, and we were invited. Through this meeting, we got to know how the country is progressing.' She asserted that developments which were 'not taking place before 2014 are now happening and the nation is moving on the path of development.'
NCPI MP June Malia highlighted the warmth extended by the alliance leadership. 'It was a very important meeting for us because we are the new allies. Prime Minister Modi and all the leaders welcomed us very warmly and introduced us during the meeting. We are grateful to them,' she said.
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament Premises, NCPI MP Saayoni Ghosh called the session an 'informative platform,' noting that the party was 'mentioned separately as it was our first meeting.'
What Is 'Mangal Milan'
'Mangal Milan' is the rebranded weekly NDA parliamentary party strategy session, designed to foster structured debate among alliance members and ensure coordinated legislative alignment. The format gives new partners a structured entry point into the coalition's decision-making rhythm.
Anti-Paper Leak Bill Debate: NDA Speakers Named
Separately, the NDA released a list of 13 speakers for the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak Bill on Tuesday. The lineup includes Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Bansuri Swaraj, Tejasvi Surya, Anurag Thakur, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Bhola Singh, and Vishnu Dutt Sharma; Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Lavu Krishna Devarayalu; Janata Dal (United) MPs Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Sanjay Jha, and Alok Suman; Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde; Apna Dal (S) MP Anupriya Patel; and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Sunil Tatkare.
Opposition Participation
From the Indian National Congress (Congress), Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, along with MPs Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal, and Jothimani Sennimalai, are set to participate in the debate. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Monday, 27 July, and seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The NCPI's integration into the NDA's weekly parliamentary forum signals a consolidation of the coalition ahead of a busy legislative calendar.
Point of View
The NDA's decision to name 13 speakers across multiple parties for the anti-paper leak Bill debate reflects a deliberate effort to present the legislation as a coalition-wide priority, not merely a BJP project. With the opposition fielding Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, the debate is set to be politically charged well beyond its technical scope.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NDA 'Mangal Milan' meeting?
'Mangal Milan' is the weekly NDA Parliamentary Party strategy session, rebranded to encourage structured debate and coalition alignment among alliance members. It serves as the primary coordination forum for NDA MPs ahead of legislative business.
Why did NCPI MPs attend 'Mangal Milan' for the first time on 28 July?
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India recently joined the NDA coalition, making 28 July their first formal participation in the alliance's weekly parliamentary meeting. MPs Satabdi Roy, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, June Malia, and Saayoni Ghosh were formally introduced and recognised during the session.
What is the anti-paper leak Bill being debated in Lok Sabha?
The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State Jitendra Singh on 27 July. It aims to strengthen legal provisions against malpractice in competitive public examinations.
Who are the NDA speakers named for the anti-paper leak Bill debate?
The NDA named 13 speakers including BJP's Bansuri Swaraj, Tejasvi Surya, and Anurag Thakur; TDP's Lavu Krishna Devarayalu; JD(U)'s Lalan Singh and Sanjay Jha; Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde; Apna Dal (S)'s Anupriya Patel; and NCP's Sunil Tatkare, among others.
Who will represent the opposition in the anti-paper leak Bill debate?
Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will participate, alongside MPs Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal, and Jothimani Sennimalai, representing the Congress party in the Lok Sabha debate.
