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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar criticized the opposition for repeatedly disrupting Parliament proceedings. He accused them of prioritizing noise over constructive discussions on public issues. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned amid protests against Bihar's voter list revision. Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi, demanded a debate but were denied due to the matter being subjudice.

Key Points: Khattar Slams Opposition for Disrupting Parliament Monsoon Session

  • Khattar accuses opposition of disrupting Parliament over Bihar voter list
  • Rajya Sabha adjourned amid INDIA bloc protests
  • Opposition demands discussion on SIR exercise
  • Deputy Chairman cites subjudice status to deny debate
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Opposition doesn't allow discussions in House, should act with wisdom: Union Minister Manohar Lal

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar criticizes opposition for obstructing discussions in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha amid Bihar voter list protests.

"They do not allow discussions; instead, they create noise to obstruct the proceedings of the House. – Manohar Lal Khattar"

Gurugram, August 2

Launching a scathing attack on the opposition over ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Saturday that they doesn't allow discussion on public issues in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, instead, their sole intention is to create noise to obstruct proceedings of the House.

Speaking to the media, Khattar said, "The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are platforms where the opposition and the ruling side sit together to discuss public issues, but they (the opposition) do not allow discussions; instead, they create noise to obstruct the proceedings of the House, which is their sole intention. Perhaps they think this has a significant impact on the public, but it has the opposite effect on the public because they do not let the House function."

"They (the opposition) have no issues to raise, so they disrupt the proceedings... Therefore, they should act with wisdom," he added.

Meanwhile, proceedings of the Upper House of the Parliament were adjourned till August 4 amid sloganeering by the Opposition against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in poll-bound Bihar.

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, adjourned the House as the Opposition MPs demanded a discussion on the SIR exercise in Bihar. The Deputy Chairman dismissed the notices for the Suspension of Business in the House.

He denied permission to discuss the matter, saying, "The Election Commission is a constitutional body and the matter is subjudice in the Supreme Court."

Additionally, Members of Parliament from the INDIA bloc parties protested in front of Makar Dawar in Parliament on Friday, demanding a discussion in both Houses on special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

The protesting members, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, held a banner which reads "the SIR: war on democracy".

Both Houses of Parliament have witnessed heated exchanges and adjournments during the initial days of the Monsoon Session over the SIR exercise in Bihar.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why is the government afraid of discussions? If EC's work is transparent, what's the harm in debating it? This "my way or highway" attitude from both sides is hurting our democracy. 😕
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Aditya G
Khattar ji is absolutely right! The opposition only knows how to create ruckus. They have no constructive agenda, just want to stall development work. Shameful behavior!
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Sarah B
As an observer, I'm concerned about the erosion of parliamentary norms. Both ruling party and opposition must remember they're accountable to citizens. This constant deadlock helps nobody.
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Kavya N
The real losers here are common people. So much taxpayer money wasted on these adjournments. Can't they at least pass important bills before fighting over politics? So frustrating!
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Vikram M
Election Commission should be above politics. If opposition has doubts about Bihar voter list, proper discussion should happen. But they shouldn't hold entire Parliament hostage for this.

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