Parliamentary Standoff: Opposition Unites to Demand Leader's Voice

The parliamentary deadlock continues as the Congress accuses the government of silencing opposition voices, notably Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The party asserts that without his speech, parliamentary proceedings are at risk, drawing comparisons to past disruptions during Manmohan Singh's tenure in 2004.

"There is only one issue agitating the opposition: the denial of Gandhi's speech," stated Congress's Jairam Ramesh. Criticism was aimed at high-profile ministers, alleging an unwillingness to engage in critical debates on security, foreign policy, and defense.

The ongoing standoff is marked by protests and the suspension of several MPs. An unprecedented passage of the Motion of Thanks in the Lok Sabha occurred without Prime Minister Modi's address, as opposition parties voiced their united stand on democratic rights within Parliament.