New Delhi: In a charged Lok Sabha session, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Speaker OM Birla of bias, suggesting he showed undue deference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“When I shook your hand, you stood straight, and when Modi ji shook your hand, you bowed down,” Gandhi remarked, drawing sharp reactions from the treasury benches.
Gandhi’s comments came during a heated debate on the recent amendments to criminal laws and alleged government misconduct. His statement highlighted ongoing concerns about impartiality and respect within the parliamentary framework.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders were present during the exchange, adding to the intensity of the debate. Speaker OM Birla maintained his composure but did not directly respond to Gandhi’s accusation.
The incident has added to the already tense atmosphere in Parliament, reflecting the deep political divisions and ongoing battles over legislative and governance issues. Gandhi’s remarks underscore the opposition’s broader concerns about the conduct of parliamentary proceedings and the perceived favoritism towards the ruling party.
This confrontation is expected to have further implications for parliamentary decorum and the relationship between different branches of government in the coming sessions.
