Parliamentary Uproar: TMC Challenges Election Commission, Opposition Stages Walkout

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to challenge the Election Commission in Parliament, highlighting irregularities in voter identification. Meanwhile, DMK led a parliamentary walkout protesting against the government's National Education Policy and impending delimitation changes. Union Health Minister JP Nadda criticized the opposition's actions as politically motivated disruptions.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by MP Kalyan Banerjee, is taking a firm stand against the Election Commission in Parliament. Banerjee highlighted the issue of multiple voters possessing the same EPIC number, a contradiction of electoral laws, and urged for parliamentary discussion on March 13 despite Holi celebrations.

As the second session of the Budget session commenced, a wave of dissent spread through Parliament. Opposition MPs orchestrated a walkout in the Rajya Sabha over concerns about the delimitation exercise and the controversial National Education Policy (NEP). DMK representatives lambasted these policies, labeling them detrimental to Tamil Nadu's interests.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda rebuked the opposition for what he termed as 'irresponsible tactics' and a calculated attack on parliamentary procedure. He underscored the government's openness to discussion within the rules, opposing the suggestion that they were evading debates.

(With inputs from agencies.)