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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs and ministers strongly condemned the controversial remarks made by Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramji Lal Suman on Rajput Raja Rana Sanga. The BJP disrupted the Rajya Sabha proceedings, demanding unconditional apology from Suman.
Uproar and stay in Rajya Sabha
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As soon as the Rajya Sabha meeting started, BJP MPs stood up and started shouting slogans.
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The proceedings were postponed for 30 minutes due to continuous protest.
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BJP MPs said that Suman’s statement has insulted the brave warrior Rana Sanga, which will not be tolerated.
Chairman Dhankhar and BJP leaders response
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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar described Rana Sanga as “national hero” and said that the comment made on him is very objectionable and derogatory.
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Union Minister Kiran Rijiju termed Suman’s statement as “highly condemnable”.
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BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Aggarwal said that Suman is adamant on his statement, which is unacceptable.
Mallikarjun Kharge’s response and BJP’s displeasure
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Leader of the Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that all patriots including Rana Sanga should be respected.
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He condemned the attack on Suman’s house and property and said that no one can take the law in his hand.
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This comment by Kharge increased dissatisfaction in the ruling party.
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Piyush Goyal said that Kharge is trying to give color to casteism, which is unfair.
Suman’s statement and proceedings again postpone
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Suman tried to speak, but the slogans of BJP MPs continued.
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Chairman Dhankhar announced that only Suman’s statement would be included in the record.
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After continuous uproar, the proceedings were postponed till 12 noon.