North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The deadlock between the ruling party and the opposition is increasing during the budget session of Parliament 2026. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has alleged that the government is deliberately trying to suppress Rahul Gandhi’s voice, which is against parliamentary traditions.
Key points of Shashi Tharoor’s statement:
Guarding freedom of speech: Tharoor said that in a democracy the post of ‘Leader of the Opposition’ (LoP) is very dignified. If they are not given sufficient time to express their views or their speech is repeatedly interrupted, then how will the voice of the public reach the House?
The Larger Problem: He argued that this is not just an individual issue, but a widespread problem where voices of dissent are being suppressed. There is a fear that Parliament will lose its relevance due to this.
Defense of Rahul Gandhi: Tharoor clarified that Rahul Gandhi is raising important issues related to the public (like unemployment, NEET paper leak and farmer crisis), due to which the government is feeling uncomfortable.
conflict situation in the house
In recent times, there have been many such occasions in Parliament when ministers from the ruling party intervened during Rahul Gandhi’s speech or demanded that some parts of it be removed from the record of the House.
Argument of the ruling party: BJP and allies say Rahul Gandhi makes “factless” allegations and spoils the atmosphere of the House.
Unity of Opposition: This statement of Tharoor has given a message of unity within the India alliance, especially at a time when the opposition is making a strategy to corner the government.
Importance of ‘Leader of Opposition’ in parliamentary rules
In the Indian parliamentary system, the Leader of the Opposition gets the status of a Cabinet Minister. According to the rules, the Leader of the Opposition has the priority right to speak at the beginning and end of any important debate.
