Parliament Turmoil: Congress vs Government Standoff Heightens

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of obstructing Parliament's functioning, alleging NGOs influence Gandhi by promising better days for his party. Rijiju claims repeated attempts to resolve the issue were futile, blaming Congress's election losses for their disruptive tactics.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of deliberately stalling Parliamentary proceedings, claiming that Gandhi is influenced by NGOs suggesting a promising future for his party.

Rijiju argued that despite efforts, including discussions with senior Congress members, the government will not make additional concessions to accommodate the opposition.

He emphasized the ruling party's readiness to face the ongoing halts, attributing the opposition's actions to their electoral frustrations, and suggested that smaller parties are dissatisfied with Congress's disruption tactics.

(With inputs from agencies.)