‘Don’t Behave Like Children, Parliament Can’t Run Like This’: Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi, Alleges Congress MPs Abused Speaker

Delhi: Political tensions flared in Parliament after Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi and several Congress MPs over their conduct inside the Lok Sabha. Rijiju accused opposition members of disrupting proceedings, disrespecting the Speaker, and treating serious national issues as political tools.

Speaking strongly on the matter, Rijiju said, “I cannot teach lessons to Rahul Gandhi ji. I can’t understand what world he lives in. What ideology drives his actions? Senior members of Congress should explain to him that Parliament cannot function like this. Don’t behave like children here. Our country is huge, and security is a significant issue. It’s not right to use our security as a political weapon and undermine anyone’s dignity.”

He further alleged that the situation escalated when Congress MPs entered the Speaker’s chamber. “As I said, the Speaker is very hurt. I have even spoken to the Speaker. They (Congress MPs) went to the Speaker’s chamber and abused him, said bad things. Then the Speaker gave a ruling, which was not followed and then Rahul Gandhi said that he does not need anyone’s permission to speak. He will speak as per his wish, without any rules… Unless permission is given by the Chair, members cannot speak in the House. Even the Prime Minister will speak only with the permission of the Chair. Everyone speaks only with permission…” Rijiju stated.

Making even more serious allegations, the minister claimed, “At least 20-25 Congress MPs entered the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chamber and abused him. I was also there. The Speaker is a very soft person, otherwise strict actions would have been taken. Senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal, were also present inside, and they were encouraging them to fight…”

The controversy has further deepened the ongoing standoff between the ruling government and the Congress party. The accusations come amid repeated disruptions in Parliament, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown of decorum.