Rahul Gandhi Claims Denied Meeting with Russian Deputy PM Amid Parliament Row Over Rupee's Record Low

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{ "title": "Rahul Gandhi Claims Denied Meeting with Russian Deputy PM Amid Parliament Row Over Rupee's Record Low", "article": "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the government of denying him a meeting with Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, who arrived in India ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit. Gandhi claimed that this is part of a government policy to prevent opposition leaders from meeting foreign dignitaries. As the winter session of Parliament enters its fourth day, opposition leaders are criticizing the government's economic policies, which they say have led to a record low for the rupee. The currency hit 90.42, surpassing its previous all-time low of 90.29 on Wednesday. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge blamed the government's policies for weakening the rupee, saying that its value has "no significance in the world." Opposition MPs also held a protest against rising air pollution in Delhi and other parts of north India, with some wearing gas masks as a mark of protest. Congress MPs moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss the air pollution crisis, which they say is causing respiratory diseases among children and senior citizens. The government is expected to introduce a bill today to augment resources for national security and public health. Meanwhile, the Centre has withdrawn its mandate for the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, which was criticized for being a breach of privacy. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had defended the app, saying it was aimed to protect citizens from frauds. The government has also scheduled a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for next week, after resolving a tug of war with opposition parties. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has alleged that the government has snatched away workers' rights and opened new avenues for their exploitation through four new labour codes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met BJP MPs from West Bengal to review poll preparations for next year's assembly polls. A controversy over Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury's remarks involving dogs has also resurfaced, with the BJP reacting sharply to her response."