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It’s My Right as the Leader of the Opposition, but Never Allowed to Speak in the House, Says Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI, JUL 21 – Rahul Gandhi claimed opposition leaders were denied speaking rights despite parliamentary convention, leading to multiple adjournments and protests during a session focused on national security issues.
- On July 21, 2025, Rahul Gandhi, serving as the main opposition figure in the Lok Sabha, expressed that he was prevented from speaking in the House during the Monsoon Session in New Delhi.
- This occurred amid opposition protests demanding a discussion on Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
- The session saw uproarious scenes, multiple adjournments by Speaker Om Birla, and government assurances from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that any approved issue would be discussed fully.
- Rahul Gandhi said, "It is my right to speak," and criticized that while ministers spoke freely, opposition members were not allowed, adding that Prime Minister Modi "ran out of the House in a second."
- The events highlight tensions over parliamentary debate rights, with the Speaker offering to allow all issues after Question Hour, suggesting potential future discussions if procedural rules are followed.
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It’s my right as the Leader of the Opposition, but never allowed to speak in the House, says Rahul Gandhi
The Lok Sabha witnessed an uproar over the Opposition’s demand for a discussion on Operation Sindoor, and the Pahalgam terror attack, on the first day of the Monsoon Session
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NEW DELHI, India – The highly anticipated discussion on Operation Sindoor is set to commence next week in the Indian Parliament, with the Lok Sabha beginning the debate on Monday, July 28, followed by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, July 29. This announcement was made by government officials on Wednesday, despite strong demands from the Opposition for the crucial discussion to start immediately, with parties highlighting that 56 hours of parliamenta…
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