Parliament Turmoil: PM Modi’s Rajya Sabha Address Set Amid Opposition Walkouts & Tensions

Parliament witnessed chaos for the fourth consecutive day as opposition protests intensified in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not deliver his scheduled Lok Sabha address due to disruptions, stemming from debates over the unpublished book of former Army Chief General Naravane and Rahul Gandhi’s request to speak on it, along with the US-India trade deal. The government maintained that parliamentary rules must be followed, and unpublished books cannot be cited in the House. Today, all eyes are on Rajya Sabha, where PM Modi is scheduled to respond to the discussion on the President’s address at 5:00 PM. Sources confirm that the opposition is already prepared to protest, following the strategy that delayed the PM’s Lok Sabha speech. Tensions escalated this morning when Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised Lok Sabha issues in Rajya Sabha, prompting a sharp rebuttal from BJP leader JP Nadda and a subsequent walkout by the opposition. Despite disruptions, the government has made it clear that PM Modi will address the House and respond to all opposition queries regarding the President’s address. Observers say the speech is expected to directly tackle opposition criticisms, making today’s Rajya Sabha session a high-stakes political showdown.