Congress Stages Walkout Over Illegal Mining Protests in Rajasthan Assembly

Synopsis

The Congress party protested in the Rajasthan Assembly over widespread illegal gravel mining, leading to heated debates and accusations of government inaction. Opposition Leader Tika Ram Jully emphasized the urgency of the situation and called for police intervention.

Key Takeaways

Congress protests against illegal mining.
322 cases of illegal gravel mining reported.
Opposition Leader calls for police action.
Government accused of inaction.
Concerns raised by ruling party MLAs.

Jaipur, March 19 (NationPress) The topic of illegal gravel mining ignited a fervent discussion in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, as Congress members created a tumult and chanted slogans during the Zero hour.

Opposition Leader Tika Ram Jully raised the issue via an adjournment motion, claiming that illegal mining is widespread throughout the state.

Jully highlighted the seriousness of the matter by referencing High Court statements, warning that if the Rajasthan Police does not intervene against illegal miners, assistance from the CRPF should be sought.

“What greater example of lawlessness could there be?” he queried.

Jully accused government officials of enabling illegal mining, comparing the government's inaction to “Kumbhakaran’s deep slumber.”

He called on the government to take action, noting that even MLAs from the ruling party have expressed concerns regarding illegal mining, underscoring its seriousness.

In the past two years, 322 cases concerning illegal gravel mining have been documented.

Earlier, when MLA Mukesh Bhakar was absent despite a question being posed during the Question Hour, the ruling party’s chief whip raised concerns.

Jogeshwar Garg stated that the MLA had inquiries about the contractors, suggesting an investigation into whether he had been kidnapped or bribed.

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Jully remarked that often MLAs are unable to attend, leading to delays, but it is inappropriate to make such allegations.