Rajasthan Assembly in Turmoil: Congress Stages Mock Session Over Minister's Remarks

The Rajasthan Assembly faces a deadlock following remarks by Social Justice Minister Avinash Gehlot about Indira Gandhi. Congress MLAs protested by boycotting and holding a mock session outside. Attempts for resolution face challenges as tensions persist between opposition and ruling party members.

A standoff ensues in the Rajasthan Assembly as Congress MLAs boycotted Thursday's proceedings, protesting outside with a mock session. The deadlock, sparked by remarks from Social Justice Minister Avinash Gehlot against Indira Gandhi, sees no resolution in sight.

Tensions escalated further when Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra's remarks against Speaker Vasudev Devnani compounded the issue, prompting slogans and placard-waving by opposition members. Meanwhile, inside the House, ruling party legislators accused Congress of disrupting proceedings and called for an end to the impasse.

Efforts to resolve the situation included multiple talks and a willingness from opposition leaders for dialogue. Yet, despite senior Congress leaders like Ashok Gehlot urging cooperation, disagreements and unyielding stances continue to hinder any breakthrough.