Jaya Bachchan Highlights Washroom Woes as Parliament Suspends 141 MPs
Amidst escalating tensions and parliamentary chaos, the Rajya Sabha witnessed an unprecedented suspension of 141 Opposition MPs, marking a new chapter in the ongoing clashes between the government and opposition benches. The latest wave of suspensions arose following uproar and repeated adjournments stemming from the demand for Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement regarding the December 13 Lok Sabha security breach.
Jaya Bachchan, an MP from the Samajwadi Party, took center stage amid the suspended parliamentarians, shedding light on an unexpected issue: the deplorable state of washrooms within the parliamentary premises. Venting her frustration, she lamented, “Our washroom is terrible,” highlighting a peculiar challenge faced by non-suspended Opposition members.
In a scathing critique, Bachchan accused Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of stifling their voices, alleging that attempts to address the House were consistently thwarted. She condemned the rushed passage of bills without due discussion, dismissing the ‘ayes and noes’ as mere theatrics, questioning the authenticity of the parliamentary proceedings.
Accompanied by Trinamool Congress’ Dola Sen and Shiv Sena’s Priyanka Chaturvedi, the trio vocalized their discontent, emphasizing the selective suspension of protesting MPs and the passage of bills sans debate. Chaturvedi highlighted the conflict between the Chairman’s hurt sentiments over mockery and the critical need for accountability, citing the prioritization of ego over parliamentary duties.
The suspension saga took an unexpected turn when a protest on the parliamentary stairs witnessed a Trinamool Congress leader’s satirical depiction of Vice President Dhankhar, drawing sharp criticism. BJP responded vehemently, with the Rajya Sabha Chairman himself labeling the actions as “shameful” and an “insult,” invoking his farmer background and Jat identity.
As the suspension tally soared to unprecedented numbers, the Parliament remains embroiled in a standoff, with accusations of a “murder of democracy” and attempts to orchestrate an “Opposition-less” legislative environment. The washroom complaint and the drama-filled protests have now become intertwined in the larger narrative of parliamentary disruption and escalating tensions between the ruling government and the opposition.
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