Left Legislators Stage Handcuff Protest in Bihar Assembly
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Synopsis
During the Bihar Assembly's Budget Session, Left party leaders protested with handcuffs to symbolize their discontent over the treatment of Indian expatriates in the US. They demanded action from the central government to protect the dignity of Indian migrants.
Key Takeaways
- Left MLAs protested with handcuffs in Bihar Assembly.
- Accusations against the Union government for failing to protect migrants.
- Demand for immediate action from the Modi government.
- Protest linked to deportation of Indian immigrants from the US.
- Political tensions expected to rise with upcoming elections.
Patna, Feb 28 (NationPress) The Bihar Assembly's Budget Session kicked off on Friday amidst a dramatic political scene, as members of Left parties entered with handcuffs attached to their wrists, conducting a symbolic demonstration against the Centre’s foreign policies.
The Left MLAs, comprising representatives from CPI-ML, CPI, and CPM, expressed strong disapproval of the alleged mistreatment faced by Indian expatriates in the US.
Mahboob Alam (CPI-ML) criticized the Union government for its inability to uphold the dignity of Indian migrants, stating: “Due to the ineptitude of the central government, Indian migrants encounter humiliation in the US and even during their flights. This has bruised the self-respect of every Indian.”
The protestors called for immediate measures from the Modi administration to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Before entering the Assembly, the Left MLAs generated significant commotion outside the House, vocally urging the Centre to act in safeguarding the dignity of Indian citizens internationally.
After their demonstration outside the Assembly, still with handcuffs on, the Left MLAs carried on their protest inside the Bihar Assembly, shouting slogans in front of the Speaker.
The Speaker sternly admonished the Left MLAs for their disruptive actions. Post this reprimand, the protesting MLAs returned to their seats but continued to voice their dissent.
This demonstration was aimed at protesting the deportation of undocumented Indian immigrants from the US, especially under the new administration of President Donald Trump.
The Left MLAs charged that Indian migrants were being treated akin to prisoners, deported in handcuffs, and subjected to humiliating conditions.
The opposition parties are urging the NDA government at the Centre to take decisive action to protect the dignity and rights of Indians abroad.
The Budget Session of the Bihar Assembly commenced on Friday, but political tensions loomed large over the proceedings.
With the Bihar Assembly elections on the horizon, protests and political confrontations are projected to increase in the upcoming days.
This protest contributes to the already heated political climate in Bihar, as opposition parties highlight numerous issues leading up to the forthcoming Assembly elections at the end of the year.
