Opposition Walkout: Anarchy or Advocacy?

Union Minister J P Nadda accused opposition parties of seeking anarchy as they disrupted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement on West Asia in the Rajya Sabha. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized how the West Asia conflict could harm India's economy, prompting a call for discussion before a walkout ensued.

On Monday, Union Minister J P Nadda criticized opposition parties for allegedly aiming to create 'anarchy' after a dramatic parliamentary session. The scene unfolded in the Rajya Sabha when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sought to address the ongoing crisis in West Asia. This event quickly escalated as Congress members staged a walkout.

Tensions rose when Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed concerns over the implications of the West Asia conflict on India's economic stability and the safety of Indian workers abroad. Kharge advocated for a detailed discussion on the repercussions of the regional turmoil on India's energy security. Despite being promised a response later, his remarks were interrupted.

As Jaishankar proceeded with his statement, the opposition's clamor for further discourse culminated in a walkout, highlighting a fractious parliamentary atmosphere. Leader of the House, J P Nadda, rebuked the opposition's conduct, labeling it as disruptive and counterproductive to national interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)