Is JP Nadda Right to Demand an Apology from Sonia Gandhi Over Congress Rally Slogans?
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Key Takeaways
- J.P. Nadda's demand for an apology highlights rising political tensions.
- The slogans chanted during the rally raised serious concerns about political discourse.
- The chaos in the Rajya Sabha signifies a need for more constructive dialogue among political parties.
- The incident reflects the challenges faced in maintaining decorum in political discussions.
- Regular parliamentary business was overshadowed by the uproar, indicating shifts in focus within political arenas.
New Delhi, Dec 15 (NationPress) The Rajya Sabha experienced a tumultuous session on Monday, which began with standard proceedings but rapidly escalated into chaos when Leader of the House, J.P. Nadda, brought to light the contentious slogans heard during the Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan. The tranquility of the routine session was disrupted as Nadda addressed the House, stating that Congress supporters had chanted slogans like “Modi Teri Kabar Khudegi, Aaj Nahi to Kal Khudegi..,” (Modi, your grave will be dug, if not today, then tomorrow) during their rally the previous day in the capital.
Speaking with evident concern, Nadda asserted that these slogans symbolize the mindset of the Congress party and reflect the discontent stemming from dynastic politics. He condemned the desire for the Prime Minister's demise as utterly unacceptable, suggesting it diminishes the political discourse to an alarming degree.
As he pressed for an apology from Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who was present in the House, the opposition erupted in protests, resulting in a scene of pandemonium that drowned out any further proceedings. The uproar persisted, with the treasury benches denouncing the remarks while the opposition resisted, plunging the House into disorder.
As chaos reigned, Harivansh Narayan Singh, the Deputy Chairman, adjourned the session until noon. Prior to this disruption, the House had convened at 11 a.m., where standard business was conducted including reports from various ministers.
Pankaj Chaudhary presented the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Report for the year ending March 2023, which included compliance audit findings from the Union Government. Prakash Chik Baraik and Baburam Nishad shared the final action taken statement regarding the Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution's tenth report, linked to the 2024-25 Grants Demands.
K. Laxman introduced the 34th report from the Public Accounts Committee concerning the irregular granting of incentives in the Ministry of Science and Technology, alongside the 35th report on actions taken regarding the National Social Assistance Programme under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Additionally, Satish Chandra Dubey discussed the implementation status of recommendations in the second and fifth reports of the Standing Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel related to the Ministry of Mines for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Grants. Suresh Gopi also provided insights into the status of implementation from the 379th report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture, relevant to the Ministry of Tourism.