The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of disrupting the proceedings of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, alleging that repeated protests have affected the functioning of both Houses.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra claimed that the Congress-led Opposition alliance had been creating disruptions during Question Hour and Zero Hour, preventing smooth parliamentary proceedings.
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BJP accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of disrupting the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged disruptions during Question Hour and Zero Hour.
The BJP claimed the Opposition did not participate in discussions on important Bills.
Patra also criticised the Opposition's protest near Makar Dwar in Parliament.
He further alleged that the Congress remained silent over ongoing student protests in Jharkhand.
Patra alleged that instead of participating in discussions on important legislative business, the Opposition chose to stage protests inside Parliament. He said several key Bills were passed for the benefit of citizens despite the disruptions and claimed that Opposition members did not engage constructively in the debates.
The BJP spokesperson also criticised the Opposition over its protest near the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament, alleging that the demonstration had hurt the sentiments of Hindus and Hindu saints.
Referring to developments in Jharkhand, Patra further alleged that thousands of students are protesting in the state and claimed that the Congress had remained silent on the issue.
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Why This Matters
The Monsoon Session is one of Parliament's key legislative sessions, where important Bills, policy discussions and government accountability take place. Repeated disruptions can delay legislative business and reduce the time available for debates on national issues.
The Opposition has, however, been raising several issues during the Monsoon Session and demanding discussions on matters it considers to be of public importance. Parliamentary proceedings have witnessed repeated adjournments in recent days amid protests and counter-allegations from both the Treasury and Opposition benches.
The Monsoon Session continues with both sides maintaining their respective positions over the conduct of proceedings and the legislative agenda.
