The opposition parties in India have boycotted the Lok Sabha Speaker’s tea meeting as a protest against the ongoing political standoff over the suspension of 12 opposition MPs. The opposition has demanded the revocation of the suspension of the MPs and the resignation of the Union Minister, who they allege made derogatory remarks against a female MP during the Parliament session.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, had invited all the MPs for a tea meeting to discuss the upcoming budget session of Parliament. However, the opposition parties, including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, and the DMK, have decided to boycott the meeting.
The suspension of the opposition MPs has led to a deadlock in the Parliament session, with the opposition refusing to participate in proceedings until their suspension is revoked. The government, on the other hand, has refused to consider their demands, stating that their behavior in the Parliament was unruly and violated parliamentary norms.
The suspension of the MPs has also drawn criticism from various quarters, with many calling it a violation of their democratic rights and an attempt to stifle dissent. The opposition has called for protests and demonstrations across the country in support of their demands.
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The ongoing standoff in the Parliament has raised concerns over the passage of important legislation, including the proposed farm laws and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The government has stated that it is willing to engage in a dialogue with the opposition to resolve the issue, but has also emphasized the need for parliamentary decorum and discipline.
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The opposition parties in India have boycotted the Lok Sabha Speaker’s tea meeting as a protest against the suspension of 12 opposition MPs and the derogatory remarks made by a Union Minister against a female MP. The ongoing standoff has led to a deadlock in the Parliament session and raised concerns over the passage of important legislation. While the government has emphasized the need for parliamentary decorum and discipline, the opposition has called for protests and demonstrations in support of their demands.
Source: Hindustan Times
