During a session in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced loud protests from opposition members as he began his speech. The members raised slogans and interrupted his address, demanding that Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, be given a chance to speak. The disruptions were persistent, making it difficult to hear the Prime Minister’s remarks clearly.
Accusations of authoritarianism raised by opposition
The opposition members accused the government of authoritarian practices and claimed that voices from the opposition benches were being silenced. The protests intensified as the Prime Minister continued to speak, with several MPs standing in protest and chanting slogans aimed at the ruling party and its leadership.
Prime Minister comments on Mallikarjun Kharge during unrest
Amid the ongoing disruptions, Prime Minister Modi made a remark referring to Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge. While addressing the noise in the Upper House, the Prime Minister said that considering Kharge’s age, he should be allowed to sit and raise slogans. The comment was followed by reactions from both Treasury and Opposition benches, further escalating the atmosphere in the House.
Session sees repeated adjournments due to uproar
As the protests continued, proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were interrupted multiple times. The Chair attempted to restore order but was compelled to adjourn the House briefly to calm the tensions. These disruptions came during a key parliamentary discussion, and efforts by the Chair to resume proceedings were repeatedly challenged by the persistent slogan-shouting.
Opposition demands Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak in Lok Sabha
The disruption in Rajya Sabha mirrored similar demands in the Lok Sabha, where opposition MPs insisted that Rahul Gandhi be permitted to speak. These demands followed recent remarks made by Gandhi, and the opposition is seeking an opportunity for him to respond formally in Parliament. The matter has become a point of contention between the ruling party and the opposition, contributing to the charged atmosphere in both Houses.
Parliament session continues amid heightened political tensions
Voices from across the political spectrum expressed concern over the conduct of proceedings in the Parliament. While the government moved ahead with its legislative agenda, the opposition maintained that its concerns were not being addressed adequately. The session is expected to continue with further debates, but the confrontational tone in both Houses has intensified debate over procedural fairness and parliamentary decorum.
