Parliament Row: Government Alleges Abuse of Speaker Inside Chamber

The government has made serious allegations regarding a protest inside the Speaker’s chamber, claiming that abusive language was used against the Speaker during the disruption. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that around 20–25 MPs, primarily from the Congress party, entered the Speaker’s chamber and created a ruckus. He alleged that objectionable remarks were made against the Speaker and criticized senior opposition leaders, including K.C. Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi, for not intervening to stop the protest. Rijiju emphasized that issues related to national security should not be politicized and described the behavior as inappropriate and irresponsible. He added that the Speaker showed restraint and could have taken stricter action. According to sources, the Speaker’s office is now reviewing CCTV footage and other video evidence, including clips circulating on social media. Discussions are underway regarding possible disciplinary action against the MPs involved in the alleged misconduct. The incident has intensified tensions between the government and the opposition, with the matter potentially leading to formal action under parliamentary rules. Further developments are expected after the review process is completed.