A charged atmosphere gripped Rajya Sabha as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and fellow opposition figures staged a walkout mid-way through Prime Minister Modi’s thanks motion on the President’s address. The move spotlights what they call a calculated assault on parliamentary debate.
Addressing the press, Kharge laid bare frustrations. ‘Intent on hearing PM fully, but Lok Sabha’s four-day farce – no floor for Rahul Gandhi – forced our hand. We aimed to flag democracy threats, citizen relief, farmer betrayals via US ties, Trump worship, policy blunders, social neglect, unemployment surge.’
Unity defined their stance. ‘Rahul gets time, we’re back. No disruptions from us. Yet government shields a lone ranter insulting our independence heroes – jail veterans, freedom warriors. BJP’s silence speaks volumes.’ The boycott condemns both gag orders and leader insults.
Kharge stressed institutional balance. ‘Parliament thrives on both Houses. Stalling Lok Sabha hides govt sins; silencing opposition leader poisons democracy.’ With sessions in flux, this flare-up threatens productivity.
Observers see echoes of deeper rifts. Will concessions unlock dialogue, or harden lines? As PM wraps up, opposition’s firm no-return policy sets stage for showdown, urging reflection on fair governance.