Blot on democracy: Rahul Gandhi lodges protest with Lok Sabha Speaker for not being allowed to speak
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla protesting his disallowance from speaking on a matter of national security. Gandhi argued that the Speaker's directive to authenticate a magazine he intended to reference violated long-standing convention and constituted an attempt to prevent him, as Leader of the Opposition, from discussing national security issues. He called this action "a blot on our democracy" and urged the Speaker to safeguard the rights of all members, including those of the opposition.
5 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal raised concerns about procedural irregularities in the Motion of Thanks debate, alleging a lack of Prime Minister's reply and an abrupt debate closure without House approval.
6 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon due to Opposition disruptions and the Speaker's reprimand, preventing the discussion of the 2026-27 Union Budget.
— The Hindu
The Lok Sabha was adjourned after opposition members disrupted proceedings, resulting in a significant loss of time during the current session.
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