Logjam continues in Lok Sabha as Oppn and BJP spar over Rahul Gandhi; House adjourned till 2 pm
With no discussion likely amidst the growing tension between the two sides, guillotining of the demands for grants is expected to be taken up at 6 pm.
Opposition members protest in the well of the Lok Sabha during Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, March 23, 2023. (PTI) With Congress-led Opposition seeking an opportunity for Rahul Gandhi to speak in the House and the ruling BJP demanding an apology from him for his London remarks, the Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned again abruptly Thursday.
When the House meets in the afternoon, discussions on demands for grants are listed.
With no discussion likely amidst the growing tension between the two sides, guillotining of the demands for grants is expected to be taken up at 6 pm. The day’s business also includes the consideration and passage of the Appropriation Bill.
When the Lok Sabha met Thursday, Congress leaders Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Gaurav Gogoi asked Speaker Om Birla that Gandhi should be given an opportunity to make a statement in the House on the “allegations” against him. When Birla asked them to take their seat so that he can take Question Hour after which the leaders can raise their issues, they didn’t oblige. Gandhi was not present in the House.
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