2024-07-02 13:15:02
This blog is now closed. These were the highlights on Monday, July 1. Lok Sabha witnessed pandemonium after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the ruling BJP, saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in “violence and hate” round the clock, drawing massive protests from the members of the treasury benches with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that calling the entire Hindu society violent is a serious matter. Rahul Gandhi’s speech regarding Agniveer scheme, paper leake issue also triggered a row in the Lok Sabha while Mallikarjun Kharge spoke on the NEET issue in the RS.
Highlights
09:2301 Jul 2024
Modi sits all serious, does not even say ‘namaste’: Rahul Gandhi
09:4101 Jul 2024
Your politics is burning Manipur, says LoP Rahul Gandhi
10:5401 Jul 2024
BJP paid a heavy price for stifling one MP: Mahua Moitra
Here’s what Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said on Rahul Gandhi’s speech
“Rahul Gandhi gave a strong speech in Parliament today, which showed the truth about the country. In his speech, we heard about India’s pride and tradition, and the dignity of democracy. I want to thank Rahul Gandhi for breaking a special person’s ego.”
Jaishankar slams Rahul Gandhi
“This is now the Leader of Opposition. Who attacks Hindus while professing brotherhood to all. Who disparages the Indian Army’s bravery, while expressing concern for their welfare. Who tears up Cabinet decisions, while preaching respect for Constitution. Welcome to the politics of the Congress Party.”
It should not be called an attack: RJD MP Manoj Jha on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's speech in Parliament
RJD MP Manoj Jha says, "This should not be called an attack. There is a debate going on in the parliament as well. The debate will get heated sometimes, this is an ideological debate and what he (Rahul Gandhi) said should be understood by everyone..."
Here's what Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's speech
"We have made a request to the Speaker to pass a direction that if we have made an unverified statement then we are ready to take a corrective course. But if the Leader of Opposition has lied in the House then he will have to face the rules and regulations of the House. He (Speaker) has already assured in the House that he will give necessary and appropriate directions in this regard..."
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day; to meet again at 11 am tomorrow
Published 01 July 2024, 02:58 IST
