Opposition Parties Protest Rahul Gandhi's Silencing in Lok Sabha

A delegation of opposition parties met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, protesting the 'denial of opportunity' for Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the House. They criticized procedural inconsistencies and raised concerns about the functioning of the Parliament, urging corrective measures for transparency and adherence to norms.

A coalition of opposition parties, led by Congress, met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, expressing concerns over the perceived 'denial of opportunity' for Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the House. Gaurav Gogoi, Congress's deputy leader, criticized the politicization surrounding Gandhi's right to speak.

The INDIA bloc, including parties like DMK, TMC, and SP, argued that the current ruling side was violating House traditions. They emphasized how the convention of allowing the Leader of Opposition to speak has been frequently ignored, hurting democratic debate.

Opposition leaders also highlighted other issues, such as the lack of a deputy speaker since 2019 and neglect of adjournment motions, urging Speaker Birla to ensure fairness and transparency in parliamentary proceedings.

(With inputs from agencies.)