Rajasthan Assembly Erupts Over Minister's Indira Gandhi Remark

The Rajasthan Assembly descended into chaos after a minister's remark about renaming a scheme after Indira Gandhi led to adjournments and the suspension of six Congress MLAs. A heated exchange ensued, with protests from Congress members who demanded an apology and subsequent counter-remarks from BJP leaders.

The Rajasthan Assembly was thrown into turmoil on Friday due to a controversial remark by a minister about a scheme being named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The comment caused uproar among Congress MLAs, resulting in three adjournments of the House and the suspension of six Congress legislators for the session's remainder.

Minister Avinash Gehlot's reference to 'dadi Indira Gandhi' sparked protests and demands for an apology. Congress members stormed to the well, demanding the removal of the 'inappropriate' word from the record. Opposition leaders maintained that the comment was a disrespectful jab at Indira Gandhi.

Despite the uproar, BJP ministers defended Gehlot, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel stating that 'dadi' was not unparliamentary. Tensions ran high as Congress MLAs continued their protest, leading to further adjournments. An eventual vote approved the suspension of the Congress MLAs, highlighting the deepening divide between the political factions.