Ongoing Stalemate in Rajasthan Assembly Over 'Dadi' Remarks Apology
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Synopsis
The Rajasthan Assembly remains in a deadlock due to conflicting views on apologies concerning 'Dadi' remarks directed at Indira Gandhi. Both government and opposition had agreed to apologize, but disputes over the order of apologies have stalled progress.
Key Takeaways
- Deadlock in Rajasthan Assembly persists over 'Dadi' remarks.
- Both parties initially agreed to mutual apologies.
- Disagreement on who should apologize first escalates tensions.
- Speaker emphasizes his authority to suspend members.
- Congress protests against the controversial remarks.
Jaipur, Feb 24 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Assembly is embroiled in a prolonged stalemate concerning the 'Dadi' comments aimed at former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Both the ruling government and the opposition had initially consented to issue apologies to one another.
Despite the agreement to reinstate six suspended MLAs, a contention emerged regarding the sequence of apologies, further escalating tensions within the Assembly.
The ruling party contended that Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chief Govind Singh Dotasra had previously agreed in a meeting with the Speaker to apologize for his actions of ascending the Speaker's dais.
However, when addressing the Assembly, Dotasra merely described the event as 'regrettable' without issuing a formal apology.
The Speaker insisted he explicitly declare, 'I express regret.' Nevertheless, Dotasra refrained from offering a direct apology, instead demanding that Minister Avinash Gehlot first apologize for his controversial remarks.
'The minister's statements regarding Indira Gandhi ignited the dispute. If the ruling party expects us to express regret, the minister must apologize for his remarks first,' Dotasra asserted.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel contested this viewpoint, claiming a prior agreement was established for the opposition to apologize before any further actions could occur.
He accused Dotasra of reneging on the agreement, labeling it as unacceptable. Amid the deadlock, Speaker Vasudev Devnani expressed his frustration, highlighting that the Assembly Speaker possesses the power to suspend members.
'I have extended numerous chances for reconciliation, but the opposition remains unyielding. Enough is enough—proceed as you wish,' he asserted.
The Speaker called on both factions to take accountability for resolving the conflict to ensure the Assembly operates efficiently. Nonetheless, with neither party willing to compromise, the deadlock persisted.
Earlier, Congress activists organized a substantial protest opposing the 'Dadi' comments.
