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Rijiju tells Rahul Gandhi not to run away from debate
Union minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed Rahul Gandhi's demand for a statement from the prime minister as 'theatrics' and told the Congress leader to stand his ground in the Lok Sabha instead of…
The Story in Brief
Union minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed Rahul Gandhi's demand for a statement from the prime minister as 'theatrics' and told the Congress leader to stand his ground in the Lok Sabha instead of walking out. The exchange came after Gandhi said the Opposition wanted a debate in Parliament but was being denied one. Rijiju's swipe, reported by NDTV, accuses Gandhi of avoiding debate himself.
Gandhi had earlier demanded that the prime minister speak on various issues. The government has rejected the Opposition's request for a structured discussion, calling it a ploy to disrupt proceedings. The parliament logjam continues with both sides trading accusations.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are playing to the gallery. The government calls Opposition demands 'theatrics' while the Opposition accuses the government of avoiding discussion. Ordinary Indians want Parliament to function, not rhetorical jabs. The real test will be whether any substantive bill or motion actually gets debated in the remaining session days. Who will blink first?
Source: ndtv.com
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