Kharge stopped from quoting book in Rajya Sabha, Opp’n walks out
In a dramatic turn of events, Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge was stopped from quoting an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane in the Rajya Sabha. The incident sparked a walkout by Opposition MPs, who were already simmering with discontent over the issue. The controversy began when Kharge raised the issue of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to quote the same book in the Lok Sabha.
The unpublished memoir, written by General Naravane, has been making waves in political circles, with many Opposition leaders eager to quote from it to make their point. However, the government has been reluctant to allow this, citing the fact that the book is not yet published. This has led to a standoff between the government and the Opposition, with the latter accusing the former of trying to stifle free speech and debate.
Kharge, who is a senior leader of the Congress party, stood up in the Rajya Sabha to raise the issue of Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to quote from the book. He argued that as a member of Parliament, Gandhi had every right to quote from the book, even if it was not yet published. Kharge pointed out that the book was widely available in the public domain, and that many media outlets had already quoted from it.
However, just as Kharge was about to quote from the book himself, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan intervened, stopping him from doing so. The Chairman cited the same reason that had been given in the Lok Sabha – that the book was not yet published, and therefore could not be quoted from. Kharge protested, arguing that this was an attempt to stifle debate and free speech in the House.
The Opposition MPs, who had been watching the exchange with interest, were quick to come to Kharge’s support. They argued that the government was trying to intimidate them, and that they would not be silenced. As the debate became more heated, the Opposition MPs decided to stage a walkout, in protest against the government’s actions.
The walkout was led by Kharge himself, who was followed by other senior leaders of the Opposition. The MPs marched out of the House, shouting slogans and waving placards. The government, on the other hand, seemed unmoved, with many of its MPs remaining seated and watching the walkout with a mixture of amusement and disdain.
The incident has sparked a fresh controversy, with the Opposition accusing the government of trying to stifle free speech and debate. The government, on the other hand, has argued that it is simply following the rules of the House, and that the Opposition is trying to create a scene. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the issue will be resolved.
The unpublished memoir by General Naravane has become a major point of contention between the government and the Opposition. The book, which is expected to be published soon, is said to contain many revelations about the government’s handling of national security issues. The Opposition has been eager to quote from the book, in order to attack the government’s record on this issue.
However, the government has been reluctant to allow this, citing the fact that the book is not yet published. This has led to a standoff between the two sides, with the Opposition accusing the government of trying to hide the truth. The incident in the Rajya Sabha has only added fuel to the fire, with the Opposition determined to quote from the book and the government determined to stop them.
As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen how the issue will be resolved. The Opposition has vowed to continue quoting from the book, despite the government’s objections. The government, on the other hand, has vowed to stop them, citing the rules of the House. It is a battle of wills, with the Opposition determined to have its say and the government determined to silence them.
In the end, it is the people of India who will suffer, as the controversy continues to dominate the headlines. The issue of national security is a critical one, and it is essential that the government and the Opposition work together to address it. However, as long as the controversy over the unpublished memoir continues, it is unlikely that any progress will be made.
The incident in the Rajya Sabha has highlighted the deep divisions between the government and the Opposition. The two sides are unable to agree on even the simplest of issues, and the controversy over the unpublished memoir has only added to the tensions. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the issue will be resolved.
For now, the Opposition has vowed to continue its protests, and the government has vowed to continue its resistance. The people of India can only watch and wait, as the controversy continues to dominate the headlines. One thing is certain, however – the issue of the unpublished memoir is not going away anytime soon.
News source: https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2019299438746091906
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