In a stern rebuke, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi condemned the Centre for the suspension of 141 opposition MPs, asserting that the “democracy has been strangulated by the government.” Addressing the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting, she expressed concern over the unprecedented suspension of numerous opposition members, labeling it as a stifling of legitimate demands.
The recent wave of suspensions stems from protests and raised slogans by opposition MPs demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on the December 13 security breach incident. In the latest development, 49 opposition MPs, including prominent figures like NCP’s Supriya Sule, Congress’ Shashi Tharoor, and Manish Tewari, were suspended for the remainder of the winter session due to their protest.
Sonia Gandhi strongly criticized the security breach in Parliament, deeming it “inexcusable and unjustifiable.” She took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for expressing his views on the incident four days later, interpreting it as a disregard for the dignity of the house and the people of the country.
Prime Minister Modi, in response to the security breach, emphasized the seriousness of the incident and called for a detailed investigation. He urged against squabbling over the issue and criticized some opposition leaders for not engaging in constructive work. The PM accused them of giving a “political spin” to the security breach incident and suggested their reluctance to return to the Lok Sabha.
Sonia Gandhi’s critique highlights the escalating tensions within the Parliament, with a large number of opposition MPs facing suspension. The article captures the political fallout from the security breach incident, illustrating the strained relationship between the government and the opposition during the ongoing winter session.