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4w ago

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Lok Sabha Speaker of Suppressing Opposition Voices

The Congress leader claims he was denied the chance to address key issues, while Speaker Om Birla emphasizes decorum and invokes parliamentary rules.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Lok Sabha Speaker of silencing him after….
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Overview

  • Rahul Gandhi alleges that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has repeatedly denied him the opportunity to speak, calling the proceedings 'non-democratic.'
  • Gandhi claims he was not allowed to address issues like unemployment and the Maha Kumbh Mela despite following parliamentary decorum.
  • Speaker Om Birla invoked Rule 349, urging MPs, including Gandhi, to maintain high standards of conduct in the House.
  • Congress MPs formally protested to the Speaker, demanding an explanation for Gandhi's exclusion from parliamentary discussions.
  • BJP leader Amit Malviya and TMC MP Saket Gokhale exchanged criticisms over parliamentary behavior and perceived biases in rule enforcement.