Parliament Budget Session Live: Government-Opposition face-off as Rahul Gandhi brings up China article again

Following the adjournment of the Lok Sabha, BJP MPs claimed that repeated disruptions escalated into unruly behaviour, including papers being thrown at the presiding officer. The party said it would seek strict action against those responsible.

The Bharatiya Janata Party said it would submit a formal complaint to the Lok Sabha Speaker over the uproar in the House and the alleged throwing of papers towards the Chair. 

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 3 pm on Monday following repeated disruptions.

Rahul Gandhi said he only wanted to make a statement on what happened between India and China and how the Prime Minister reacted to it, questioning why he was being stopped. As he raised the issue in the House, several BJP MPs objected to his remarks. The interruption led to brief disruptions, with the Chair appealing for order during the discussion.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the President’s address had placed strong emphasis on national security and India’s relations with Pakistan and China. He referred to an “authenticated” point in the speech regarding the Prime Minister’s response to key developments. Rahul Gandhi said the China-US conflict now dominates global affairs and is central to India’s foreign policy path.

During his address, Rahul Gandhi sought to raise the issue of India-China relations, referring to past tensions along the eastern Ladakh border. He asked how the Prime Minister had reacted to the developments and why Parliament was not being adequately informed. 

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned why he was not being allowed to make a statement in the Lok Sabha, asserting that he did not require anyone’s permission to speak. “I am the Leader of the Opposition,” he said, expressing dissatisfaction over interruptions. He maintained that he only wanted to place facts before the House regarding recent developments and the government’s response.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi began speaking in the Lok Sabha shortly after proceedings resumed. 

Proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resumed on Monday after a brief disruption, with Opposition MPs continuing to raise concerns over the India-US Trade Agreement. 

Opposition MPs staged a protest inside the Parliament premises against the India-US Trade Agreement, objecting to the reduction of import duties on American agricultural products to zero. Holding placards and raising slogans, members alleged that the move would hurt Indian farmers and domestic producers. Visuals from the complex showed lawmakers gathering near entry points, demanding a rollback of the decision.

Several opposition members staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, demanding a discussion on the Indo-US trade deal. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that details of the agreement were being received from Washington rather than shared by the government.

Opposition MPs protest over India-US Trade Agreement, raising objections to the reduction in import duties on American agricultural products entering India to zero. Visuals from the Parliament premises.

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 PM amid noisy protests by opposition

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday held a meeting with leaders of the Congress and the BJP to build consensus for smooth functioning of the House, parliamentary sources said.

Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi and BJP leader Kiren Rijiju met Birla at Parliament amid disruptions in the ongoing session.

Sources said the discussions focused on resolving differences between the treasury benches and the opposition to allow legislative business to proceed.

Following the meeting, the House is expected to function smoothly from 2 PM, the sources added.

BJP President JP Nadda addressed the Rajya Sabha on the India-US trade deal and slammed Rahul Gandhi for making what he called “anti-India” remarks in Parliament yesterday.

"It is not good that the discussion in Lok Sabha was disrupted due to one individual. May he have some wisdom. I hope he will mend his ways today...He doesn't articulate well in debates but he should not harm others. There are several MPs in Congress and the Opposition who debate well, give good suggestions and want to spealk, their time is also being wasted due to Rahul Gandhi..." Rijiju said while talking to the media.

After the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, Kiren Rijiju described Rahul Gandhi as “childish,” saying his statements could demoralise Indian soldiers. Highlighting India’s global trade achievements, Rijiju noted that under PM Modi, deals have been signed with the EU, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and the US. He added that these agreements enhance India’s international stature and will give a strong boost to the country’s economy.