Rahul Gandhi Challenges Parliamentary Conduct Amid Speaker Removal Debate

Rahul Gandhi interrupted a Lok Sabha debate on removing Speaker Om Birla, arguing that the House belongs to the country, not a party. He was responding to BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad, who emphasized careful speech, especially on national security, in parliamentary discussions to avoid partisan politics.

During a heated Lok Sabha debate on Wednesday regarding the resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi asserted that the House should represent the nation, not just a single party. His interjection came in response to BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who highlighted the importance of careful discourse by the opposition, particularly concerning national security.

Prasad urged Gandhi to avoid turning the motion to remove the Speaker into a tool to serve personal pride, emphasizing the necessity to think beyond partisan politics. His remarks referenced parliamentary procedures which require leaders to weigh their words while discussing critical national matters.

The discussion, marked by opposition protests, saw Gandhi reiterating the principle that Lok Sabha serves the entire country. Ravi Shankar Prasad's comments sparked controversy, prompting a response authorized by session chair Dilip Saikia, allowing Gandhi to defend his stance against the charges.

(With inputs from agencies.)