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Congress recalls 2023 mass suspension, urges no repeat
Congress on Saturday recalled the mass suspension of its MPs in 2023 and said history should not repeat itself. The remarks came ahead of the final week of the Monsoon Session, where…
The Story in Brief
Congress on Saturday recalled the mass suspension of its MPs in 2023 and said history should not repeat itself. The remarks came ahead of the final week of the Monsoon Session, where the government plans to take up key bills, including the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
The party's warning comes amid rising friction between the opposition and the treasury benches. A Congress spokesperson said the 2023 suspensions were an attempt to silence dissent, and urged the Speaker to ensure orderly debate rather than expel members again, the Deccan Herald reports.
The Indian Opinion
The Congress is right to remind the House of the 2023 blanket suspensions, which were widely seen as heavy-handed. But both sides need introspection: the opposition also frequently disrupts proceedings, forcing adjournments that stall legislation. Voters tire of this theatre. The concrete test will be the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill's fate. Will it pass with recorded debate, or through a voice vote amid chaos? That outcome, not slogans, will show who truly wants a functioning Parliament.
Source: deccanherald.com
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