Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that he was repeatedly prevented from speaking in the Lok Sabha, claiming that attempts to raise “fundamental questions” about the Prime Minister were interrupted during parliamentary proceedings.
Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said that opposition members were being stopped whenever they tried to speak on key issues.
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegation in Parliament
Gandhi claimed that during a previous session he attempted to raise important questions related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but was not allowed to complete his remarks.
“Every time we get up to speak, we are stopped from speaking. The last time I spoke, I raised a fundamental question about the compromises made by our PM,” he said.
The Congress leader added that he had attempted to refer to former Army chief General MM Naravane and financier Jeffrey Epstein while making his point but was interrupted during the speech.
He described the situation as unusual for a parliamentary democracy.
“Opposition Not Allowed to Speak”
Gandhi further argued that it was unprecedented for a Leader of the Opposition to be prevented from speaking in Parliament.
According to him, such interruptions undermine the ability of opposition parties to question the government and participate in debates effectively.
“Parliament Represents the Whole Country”
The Congress MP also criticised the functioning of the Speaker’s office and said Parliament should represent the voices of all citizens, not just the ruling party.
“This House is the expression of the people of India. It does not represent one party but the whole country,” Gandhi said.
He added that multiple allegations had been made against him in the House but he was not given sufficient opportunity to respond.
Debate Over Parliamentary Functioning
Gandhi said the issue was not just about his speech but about the broader democratic process and the role of the Speaker in ensuring fair debate inside Parliament.
The remarks triggered political reactions during the ongoing parliamentary discussions.
