On X (formerly Twitter), the BJP shared a cartoon showing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla saying, “Charcha shuru ki jaye”.
On the other side, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were seen shouting, “Charcha hogi toh poll khulegi, isiliye shor machao aur bhago.”
On Day 1 of the Monsoon Session, Om Birla, visibly upset with the disruptions, asked MPs to maintain order and allow discussions to take place.
“This is Question Hour. The government is willing to discuss every issue. Let the House run as per the rules,” he said.
Opposition wants PM present for Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor
The Opposition, however, was in no mood to back down. Congress MP KC Venugopal said all INDIA bloc MPs had moved adjournment motions seeking a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
“We want this discussion in the Prime Minister’s presence,” he said.
He also criticised the Speaker for not allowing Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, to speak while Union Ministers were given the floor.
“The Defence and Parliamentary Affairs Ministers were allowed to speak, but not the LoP. That’s not a fair discussion,” Venugopal said.
He added, “Let them start the discussion. We’re ready.”
The Monsoon Session will continue till August 21, with a short break from August 12 to 18. There will be a total of 21 sittings.
