Did Chaos Erupt in Lok Sabha Over Derogatory Remarks About PM Modi?
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New Delhi, Dec 15 (NationPress) The Lok Sabha faced an abrupt adjournment shortly after it reconvened on Monday, as members from the treasury benches raised concerns regarding derogatory statements directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Congress protest rally over alleged 'vote chori'.
During the session, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju remarked, "We may be political opponents, but we are not enemies. Back in 2014, a BJP MP used inappropriate language against an opponent, and Prime Minister Modi promptly instructed his MP to apologize... However, at yesterday's Congress rally, there were discussions about digging PM Modi's grave."
Rijiju expressed his sorrow, stating, "This is a deeply troubling moment for our nation. The Congress party resorts to such language. The entire leadership of Congress was present at that rally, and attendees chanted slogans about digging the Prime Minister's grave. This incident is regrettable for our country," he added.
"The Congress must offer an apology to the nation," Rijiju declared amidst the uproar and shouting.
After the disturbance, Speaker Om Birla decided to adjourn the House until noon.
On Sunday, Congress activists and leaders gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for a protest against alleged 'vote chori', accusing the government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding to manipulate the electoral process.
While the demonstration aimed to highlight what the party labeled as electoral manipulation, it quickly sparked controversy as multiple participants were heard chanting inappropriate slogans against the Prime Minister.
As the rally progressed, some attendees were heard shouting, "Modi teri kabra khudegi, aaj nahi to kal khudegi (Modi, your grave will be dug, if not today, then tomorrow)", along with "Vote chor, gaddi chhord", specifically targeting the Prime Minister.
Throughout the protest, party workers continued to vocalize similarly objectionable slogans while brandishing placards and banners.