Opposition to boycott meeting called by Centre to discuss suspension of Rajya Sabha MPs

0

KEY STORY

  • Opposition parties will boycott the meeting called by the Centre to discuss the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs, confirmed Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday.
  • The decision was taken following a meeting of all opposition parties this morning.
  • While speaking to media, Sanjay Raut said, “We will not attend the meeting called by the Government. We will demand the resignation of MoS Home Ajay Kumar Misra and revocation of suspension of 12 Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha. We will not let both Houses of Parliament function.”
  • Earlier in the day during the meeting of floor leaders of both the Houses, the opposition leaders further discussed strategy on revoking suspension of 12 Opposition MPs and demand for resignation of Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.
  • The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Friday with an announcement from the Chair to meet at 11 am on Monday, citing a decision taken in a meeting held earlier in the day with the government and opposition leaders.
  • In previous days the House faced disruption on various issues, especially over the revocation of suspension of 12 MPs.

CONCLUSION

  • In a move that angered the Opposition and set the stage for acrimonious exchanges, a dozen members of Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha were suspended from the winter session on the very first day on Monday following a motion brought in by the government.
  • The members were suspended for alleged unruly conduct towards the end of the monsoon session in August when marshals were called after Opposition members stormed the Well of the House during the passage of the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here