Opposition's Outrage: Security Personnel in Rajya Sabha Sparks Controversy

Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, criticized the deployment of security personnel amid opposition protests, labeling it 'undemocratic.' A letter to Deputy Chairman Harivansh expressed concern over CISF presence, though later clarified as Parliament Security Service. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju challenged Kharge's claims, igniting further debate.

In a dramatic turn of events in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the deployment of security personnel as the opposition protested within the house, calling it 'most objectionable and undemocratic.' In his letter to Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Kharge expressed shock over what he described as an intrusion by CISF into the legislative process.

Kharge's letter to the Deputy Chairman, in which he argued that any deployment of security ran counter to democratic principles, sparked further controversy. 'This conduct within Parliament is lowering its dignity,' he said, urging that their objections be observed. However, Deputy Chairman Harivansh clarified that the personnel involved were from the Parliament Security Service, not CISF.

As the debate intensified, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Kharge of misleading the House, demanding clarity on the matter. Kharge steadfastly defended his stand, questioning whether the legislative chamber was controlled by the Chair or Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Amid these developments, the House witnessed heightened tensions, with procedural disruptions taking center stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)