In a recent development in the Bharat Parliament, 49 opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), including prominent figures like Farooq Abdullah, Supriya Sule, Dimple Yadav, and Shashi Tharoor, have been suspended from Lok Sabha for the rest of the winter session. This decision follows the suspension of 33 MPs the day before, all of whom were accused of “misconduct.”
The suspension was a consequence of disruptions in the House, where opposition members were seen raising slogans and displaying placards to emphasize their demands. The primary demand was for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the security breach in Parliament on December 13. The opposition’s persistence in disrupting proceedings led to the drastic action.
With this latest wave of suspensions, the total count of opposition MPs suspended across both Houses of Parliament has reached 141. The numbers are expected to rise as the winter session progresses. As of Wednesday, a total of 92 MPs have been barred from entering Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers until the conclusion of the winter session, scheduled to end on December 22.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal initiated the motion to suspend the members, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi defended the government’s decision. Joshi stated that the MPs were suspended for violating rules by displaying placards, and he emphasized that all MPs had committed to avoiding such behavior in the new Parliament building. He accused the opposition of breaking rules and showing disrespect to the Chair. Additionally, he suggested that the frustration of opposition parties over recent assembly poll results fueled their actions.
During the suspension proceedings, BJP MP Rajendra Agrawal, who was presiding over the session, requested the government to move the motion for the suspension of MPs. The suspension on Monday affected a total of 78 MPs—33 from Lok Sabha and 45 from Rajya Sabha. The decision was made in response to the uproar caused by the opposition’s demand for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Parliament security breach incident.
In summary, the suspension of opposition MPs has stirred controversy in the Indian Parliament, with both sides presenting their perspectives on the events leading to the drastic action. The winter session continues amidst ongoing tensions between the government and the suspended opposition members.
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