New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters on Thursday that he had a productive discussion with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and that the leaders of the BJP and Congress are political opponents, not enemies.

"I had a productive conversation with Rahul Gandhi. We made a request regarding a specific matter and also discussed other issues. We desire continuous communication and coordinated action with the Congress and other opposition parties," he said.

"We may be political opponents, but we are not enemies; therefore, we should work together in the national interest. However, the impression created outside is that they are determined not to let Par...