Lok Sabha Adjourned Amidst Protests Over BJP MP's Remarks

The Lok Sabha session was briefly adjourned after Congress members protested against remarks by BJP MP Tejaswi Surya. Surya criticized Rahul Gandhi for not addressing landslide issues in Wayanad, attributing the problem to illegal encroachments and pressure from religious organizations. The session resumed after a brief suspension.

The Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned on Wednesday following protests by Congress members against remarks made by BJP MP Tejaswi Surya. Surya criticized Rahul Gandhi for failing to address landslide issues in Wayanad, his constituency.

Participating in a calling attention motion on the loss of lives and property due to landslides and floods, Surya alleged that illegal encroachments in Wayanad remained due to pressure from religious organizations, despite recommendations from Kerala's disaster management body.

Surya's comments led to congressional protests, prompting Speaker Om Birla to suspend the session until 4 pm. The motion was part of a discussion on the Demands for Grants for the railway ministry.

(With inputs from agencies.)