Congress to Surround Rajasthan Assembly Over Indira Gandhi Remarks
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Synopsis
Tensions rise in Rajasthan as the Assembly session resumes after a two-day recess. The Congress party plans to escalate protests following the suspension of six MLAs over controversial remarks about Indira Gandhi. A significant confrontation is anticipated in the House.
Key Takeaways
- Congress MLAs suspended after protests.
- Plans to gherao the Rajasthan Assembly.
- Former CM Ashok Gehlot expected to attend.
- Protests continue over remarks by Minister Avinash Gehlot.
- National President Kharge seeks updates on the situation.
Jaipur, Feb 24 (NationPress) The budget session of the Rajasthan Assembly is set to resume on Monday after a two-day break, yet the atmosphere remains tense due to the suspension of six Congress MLAs who protested over comments made about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The Congress party plans to intensify its demonstration, having issued a whip and scheduling a meeting of the Legislature Party this morning.
This ongoing deadlock, which has now entered its third day, is expected to lead to a vigorous debate within the House. Should the Speaker call for marshals to eject the suspended MLAs, the opposition is likely to voice strong objections.
The Congress leadership has devised strategies both inside and outside the Assembly, aiming to gherao (surround) the building in protest.
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who has not participated in any budget session discussions up to this point, is anticipated to attend today. Meanwhile, senior figures Sachin Pilot and Harish Chaudhary have been notably absent.
In preparation for the Assembly blockade, Congress leaders are rallying party workers from across the districts, instructing them to converge in Jaipur.
The party's national President Mallikarjun Kharge has also requested updates from Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully and Rajasthan Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra regarding the situation.
For the past two days, Congress MLAs have been staging protests inside the Assembly. They even brought bedding and have been staying in the Assembly as a form of protest against remarks made by State Minister Avinash Gehlot referring to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The six suspended MLAs include Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra, Deputy Leader of Opposition Ramkesh Meena, Amin Kagzi, Zakir Hussain Gesawat, Hakeem Ali Khan, and Sanjay Kumar Jatav. They were suspended following their protest against BJP Minister Avinash Gehlot, who referred to Indira Gandhi as 'your grandmother' while answering a question about hostels for working women. The Assembly descended into chaos shortly after this remark.
