Overview

• Rahul Gandhi claims he has been prevented from speaking in Lok Sabha for the past 7-8 days despite being the Leader of the Opposition.
• The Congress leader criticized Speaker Om Birla for adjourning the House without allowing him to respond to remarks made about him.
• Gandhi alleges that the Speaker's actions reflect a broader lack of space for opposition voices in India's parliamentary system.
• Speaker Om Birla defended his actions, citing parliamentary rules and decorum, and emphasized the importance of members adhering to Rule 349.
• Congress MPs formally raised their concerns with the Speaker, but the standoff over parliamentary procedures remains unresolved.