NEW DELHI — High-voltage political drama unfolded at Parliament’s Makar Dwar today as security personnel formed a human barricade between protesting Opposition and ruling NDA lawmakers.
The dual demonstration marks a severe escalation in the ongoing parliamentary deadlock, as the INDIA bloc demands accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding alleged police action against student protesters in Delhi and financial irregularities in Ram Temple donations. In response, NDA MPs launched a counter-protest targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over recent student lathi-charges in opposition-ruled Jharkhand.
Key Highlights
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Barricaded Counter-Protests: Security forces stepped in to separate shouting matches between Opposition and NDA MPs staging competing demonstrations right outside Parliament’s main gates.
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Opposition Demands: INDIA bloc leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav, are demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah personally address the House on student crackdown allegations and alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple funds.
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NDA Retaliation: Ruling coalition MPs raised slogans accusing Rahul Gandhi of political hypocrisy, highlighting recent police action against job aspirants in Congress-allied Jharkhand.
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Parliamentary Deadlock: The standoff comes amid repeated adjournments during the final week of the Monsoon Session, despite Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stating the Home Minister is ready to respond.
