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News India Live, Digital Desk: The atmosphere of Parliament House is very hot amidst the winter of Delhi. A scene was seen in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, which is being discussed everywhere today. The issue of debate was ‘Constitution’ and ‘Electoral Reforms’, but the discussion went straight to EVMs and fairness of elections.
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi When he stood up to speak, he left no stone unturned to corner the government. But as soon as he raised questions on the election machinery and process, the MPs from the ruling party (BJP and NDA) started standing on their seats and protesting.
Let us understand in simple and vernacular language what Rahul said that created so much ruckus in the House.
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘direct attack’
Rahul Gandhi started his talk with the campaign to save the Constitution. He alleged that today the election system in the country is no longer “fair”.
Citing the example of cricket, he said (which is his old style) – “If the umpire in the match wears the jersey of one team, how can you expect victory?”
His reference was towards institutions like Election Commission and EVM. Rahul said that elections are not just about pressing buttons, elections mean that every voice should be heard. He sarcastically said that Dalits, backward classes and tribals are not getting the place given to them by the Constitution in this electoral process.
Why did the ruling party get angry?
These words of Rahul raised the temperature of the ministers of the ruling party. On behalf of the government, Kiren Rijiju and other ministers immediately raised objections.
He said, “Rahul ji repeatedly insults the constitutional bodies of the country. The Indian democracy which the world praises, Rahul Gandhi is putting it in the dock. This is an insult to the crores of voters who have elected the government by voting.”
BJP MPs raised noise and said that due to fear of defeat, the opposition always starts blaming EVMs and the Commission.
Speaker gave advice
The uproar increased so much that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla Had to intervene. He reminded Rahul Gandhi that it is against parliamentary rules to directly accuse institutions like the Election Commission in this manner without any concrete proposal. “We should be proud of our institutions,” he said.
“Don’t be afraid” slogan
Despite so much opposition, Rahul Gandhi did not stop. Looking at the ruling party, he said in his old style, “Why are you so afraid? Listen to the truth. You people are running away from the truth.” Rahul said that he wants the election process to be such that no one gets a chance to point fingers.
