Opposition Uproar in Rajya Sabha Over Speech Denial

In a dramatic session on Thursday, Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha raised slogans and staged a walkout as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. The opposition demanded Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge be given a chance to speak, which was denied by Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.

This denial led to immediate protests, with MPs shouting slogans against the procedural outputs and perceived injustices. Despite the uproar, Prime Minister Modi continued his speech, even as opposition members walked out, protesting against the lack of opportunity for Kharge to address the house.

Outside Parliament, Kharge expressed frustration over not being allowed to speak, emphasizing that the structure of democracy relies on both houses. Opposition members underscored the importance of the institution of the Leader of the Opposition, likening it to the significance of the Prime Minister's role in parliamentary democracy.