Categories: Top News

Parliament Security Breach: Lok Sabha Suspends 33 Opposition MPs, Including Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

In a significant development during the Winter Session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha took the decision to suspend 33 opposition members, including prominent Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, for the remainder of the session. The suspension, announced on Monday, was a consequence of the ongoing protests by opposition members seeking a response from Union Minister Amit Shah regarding the December 13 security incident.

Among those suspended are K Jayakumar, Vijay Vasanth, and Abdul Khaleque. This move comes shortly after the suspension of 13 MPs, including nine from the Congress, who were penalized for displaying banners and engaging in disruptive behavior in the House.

In response to his suspension, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury expressed his discontent, stating, “All leaders, including me, have been suspended. We have been demanding for days to reinstate our MPs who were suspended earlier and that the Home Minister come to the House and give a statement. Today’s Government has reached the heights of tyranny. We wanted discussion.”

The opposition has been pressing for a discussion on the December 13 security incident, seeking accountability from the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks emphasizing the need for an investigation rather than a parliamentary discussion have intensified tensions between the ruling and opposition parties.

The Congress accused the government of avoiding a debate on the issue to protect BJP MP Pratap Simha, alleged to have provided entry cards to the intruders involved in the commotion inside the Lok Sabha. The opposition had earlier called for the reinstatement of the 13 suspended Lok Sabha members, and some members demonstrated with placards on the Parliament steps in protest against the government’s stance.

Protesting against the government, Congress MPs Mohammed Jawaid, Hibi Eden, Benny Behanan, Dean Kuriakose, and CPI(M) MP S Venkatesan sat on the steps of Parliament’s Makar Dwar, waving banners. The opposition’s demand for a statement from the Home Minister and a comprehensive discussion on the security breach remains a key point of contention as the Winter Session unfolds.

Riya Pokhriyal

Recent Posts

Bharat Progress Report 2024: U.S & India Signed ‘Cultural Property Agreement’ To Protect Indian Antiquities

The agreement will help combat the illegal trade of cultural property and facilitate the return…

11 mins ago

Bharat Progress Report 2024: India Signs Free-Trade Pact with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland Under EFTA

The agreement includes binding commitment worth $100 billion over the next 15 years that is…

24 mins ago

Government Mulls 30 % Subsidy For Local Electric Ambulances

India is set to offer a significant boost to the electric ambulance industry with a…

25 mins ago

Stock Market Holidays In 2025

If you're an investor or trader, it’s crucial to stay informed about the stock market…

44 mins ago

Bharat Progress Report 2024: Start-ups Created 16.6 lakh Direct Jobs In India In 2024

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised that the information technology sector led the way…

44 mins ago

House Ethics Report Drops Bombshell On Trump Ally Matt Gaetz, Alleging Drugs, Paid Sex With Minor, And Major Scandals

A House Ethics Committee report just published reveals disturbing allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz,…

48 mins ago