Leaders from the Opposition-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc are set to stage street protests today, condemning the suspension of a significant number of MPs during the Winter Session. The protest, scheduled at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, will feature Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president Rahul Gandhi, and other alliance members addressing the gathering. The Opposition has raised concerns about the “undemocratic manner” in which a record-breaking 146 MPs were suspended, marking a historic move during the Winter Session.
Key Points:
•Protest Against Suspensions: The leaders of the INDIA bloc, led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, will address a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to voice their opposition to the suspension of a historic number of MPs during the Winter Session.
•Nationwide Protest: In addition to the Delhi protest, a nationwide demonstration has been planned at all district headquarters, according to Mallikarjun Kharge.
•Suspensions Amid Disruptions: The Winter Session witnessed disruptions following the security breach of Parliament on December 13. Demands for a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the matter led to a series of suspensions in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
•Record-Breaking Suspensions: Ahead of the sine-die conclusion of the session, three more Opposition MPs were suspended from Lok Sabha, bringing the total number of suspensions to a historic 146.
•March from Parliament to Vijay Chowk: In a previous protest, Opposition MPs, including those suspended, marched from Parliament to Vijay Chowk to express their dissent against the actions taken by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
•Appeal for Democratic Conduct: Mallikarjun Kharge urged the government to “behave democratically,” emphasizing the significance of parliamentary discussions and expressing dissatisfaction with the absence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the discussion on the security breach.
•Violation of Parliamentary Privilege: Opposition leaders accused PM Modi of violating parliamentary privilege by not addressing the security breach issue inside the Parliament.
The protest reflects the Opposition’s strong objections to the suspension of MPs and their demands for a more democratic and inclusive approach in parliamentary proceedings.
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