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The Madhya Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session kicked off with light rain and heated protests as Congress MLAs accused the BJP government of flip-flopping on OBC reservations. The session began with tributes to departed leaders and victims of recent tragedies, including the Ahmedabad plane crash. Meanwhile, the BJP showcased its governance achievements through an exhibition inaugurated by CM Mohan Yadav. Despite a ban on protests, Congress MLAs defiantly raised banners demanding clarity on OBC quotas, setting the tone for a contentious 12-day session.

Key Points: MP Assembly Monsoon Session Begins Amid Congress OBC Protest

  • Congress MLAs protest BJP's OBC quota stance near Gandhi statue
  • Session begins with tributes to late leaders and crash victims
  • BJP showcases 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan' achievements in Assembly exhibition
  • Supreme Court still hearing 2019 Congress-led OBC reservation hike case
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Monsoon session of MP Assembly begins amid light showers of rain and protest from Congress

Congress MLAs protest BJP's OBC reservation stance as MP Assembly monsoon session opens with tributes and government exhibition.

"The BJP government is not willing to implement 27% OBC reservation, but Congress will keep pressing its demand. – Umang Singhar"

Bhopal, July 28

The Monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly started on Monday amid light showers of rain in the state capital Bhopal, however, the House witnessed some heat on the first day.

The session started with customary welcome of Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar by the Leader of House Kailash Vijayvargiya, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Umang Singhar and other senior Ministers in the House.

On the first day, the House functioned only for a brief period and was adjourned till 11 a.m. on Tuesday, following paying homage to former leaders who passed away and offering condolences over tragic incidents which occurred in the country, including the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

An exhibition, highlighting 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan' and achievements of the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led BJP government was also set up at courtyard of the Assembly.

Chief Minister Yadav and along with Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the exhibition.

On the other side, before entering the House, Congress MLAs led by LoP Singhar assembled near Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the Assembly premises and held a symbolic protest, accusing the BJP government of adopting "double standards" on the OBC reservation issue.

The Congress MLAs reached the Assembly holding banners and posters, accusing the BJP government of being "Girgit" (chameleon).

"The BJP government is not willing to implement 27 per cent reservation policy for OBCs, but the Congress will keep pressing its demand from every stage until the state government makes its stand clear," Singhar said.

Congress has made an elaborate plan to corner the BJP government on various key issues throughout the 12-day Monsoon session, as they raised the OBC reservation issue for the first day.

However, Congress and BJP here in Madhya Pradesh have been taking each other on the OBC reservation issue since long.

The Kamal Nath-led Congress government had increased reservation quota from 14 to 27 per cent in 2019.

The matter is being heard in the Supreme Court.

Interestingly, the Congress MLAs held a protest despite a directive was issued banning the protest and its use of banners and posters at the Assembly premises.

The directive, issued by the Assembly under Standing Order 94 (2), bans symbolic displays, including masks, props, placards, horns and even gestures in the Assembly, terming it 'disruptive'.

The move comes in the wake of the Opposition taking recourse to all kinds of symbolic protests such as wearing black masks symbolising government secrecy, displaying fake snakes to highlight unemployment problem and skeleton costumes to expose alleged corruption in the last Assembly session.

- IANS

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Shreya B
The OBC reservation issue needs serious discussion, not political theatrics. Both parties have flip-flopped on this matter. Supreme Court should give a clear verdict soon!
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Aman W
At least Congress is raising important issues. BJP government should clarify their stand instead of banning protests. Democracy needs opposition voices!
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Priya S
The 'Jal Ganga' exhibition sounds good, but what about actual work? MP faces severe water crisis every summer. Hope they discuss concrete solutions this session.
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Nikhil C
Calling BJP 'Girgit' is funny but true! 🤣 Both parties change colors when in power. We need leaders who stick to their promises.
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Kavya N
Respectfully disagree with the protest ban. Opposition has every right to raise issues. The skeleton costumes last time actually highlighted important corruption concerns.
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Varun X
Hope this session focuses on development rather than mudslinging. MP needs better infrastructure and job creation, not political drama.

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