Days after the security breach in Parliament, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Monday said that it is said that politics is being done over the issue, following ruckus created by the opposition in the house.
Speaker Om Birla expresses dismay, stating, “It’s regrettable that politics is being played out on this matter… Resorting to disruptions and slogans in the House undermines its dignity. I appeal to the opposition for cooperation in facilitating discussions on crucial matters.”
Ruckus by Opposition MPs during Question House in Lok Sabha over Parliament security breach incident
Speaker Om Birla says, "It is sad that politics is being done on this issue…To enter the Well of the House and sloganeering is against the dignity of the House. I request… pic.twitter.com/7bNxC29cLZ
— ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2023
However, Begusarai MP and Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks regarding the Parliament attack, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to reveal the truth. He drew comparisons to the farmers’ protest, alleging the involvement of a ‘toolkit gang’ in the security breach.
Singh highlighted Gandhi’s past engagements, mentioning the leader’s presence at JNU during Afzal Guru’s hanging and his speeches during the farmers’ protest. Asserting that the investigation into the Parliament attack would uncover the conspiracy, similar to how the toolkit creators were exposed during the farmers’ protest, Singh expressed confidence in revealing the truth to the public.
He also raised concerns about law and order in Bihar, criticizing the state government and alleging corruption of Hindu beliefs through the consumption of Halal meat. Urging Hindus to consume only jhatka meat to preserve their rituals, Singh emphasized the need for separate slaughterhouses for Halal meat.
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Singh further criticized the INDI alliance, challenging its members to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi, labeling the alliance as a façade to conceal their actions. He specifically challenged Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to contest against PM Modi.
Meanwhile, leaders from the INDIA alliance parties convened in the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge within the Parliament.
#WATCH | Floor leaders of INDIA alliance parties meet in the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament pic.twitter.com/REnIWDKhcu
— ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2023
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi attributed the Parliament security breach to unemployment and inflation, pointing to the BJP-led Centre’s policies. He linked the incident to the country’s prevailing issues and emphasized the repercussions of unemployment and inflation on the nation.
The security breach occurred on December 13 when two individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitor’s gallery, releasing smoke canisters and causing panic on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.
