Parliament Protest: Opposition Demands Government Response to West Asia Conflict

Opposition MPs, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, protested in the Parliament House complex, demanding government action on the West Asia conflict. They criticized the government's silence on the issue, urging for a comprehensive plan to safeguard national interests and address energy, trade, and price concerns.

Opposition MPs orchestrated a protest at the Parliament House complex on Monday, leading with demands for a governmental response to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The protest, led by key figures including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, highlighted frustration over the government's perceived silence on this pressing international issue.

The protest was preceded by a strategic meeting of opposition party leaders, who gathered in Kharge's chamber to strategize for the second half of the Budget session. Among the attendees were prominent figures such as Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party and Dayanidhi Maran from the DMK, all united in the call for an urgent parliamentary discussion.

Kharge took to social media platform X, asserting the necessity for a full-fledged debate on the geopolitical crisis, emphasizing the need for a nationwide contingency plan. The protest crescendoed near Parliament's Makar Dwar with slogans against the government, demanding proactive leadership in addressing the conflict's domestic repercussions.

(With inputs from agencies.)