Union Earth Science Minister Kiren Rijiju participated in the beach cleaning program at Besant Nagar Beach in Chennai on June 08. The beach cleaning program was organized to mark World Oceans Day. While talking to the media, Minister Rijiju said, “We have gathered here not only to clean the beaches but also to send a loud and clear message on this World Ocean Day, on how to keep our beaches clean.” 

Rahul Gandhi’s statement during his visit to the United States has drawn BJP’s ire. During an address in the US, Gandhi said that “Muslims in India are facing the same scenario what Dalits were facing in 1980s". Lambasting Rahul Gandhi, BJP leaders didn’t mince their words to denounce his remarks on India, PM Modi. However, Congress leader Priyank Kharge supported Rahul Gandhi and echoed his claims.