Union Minister Piyush Goyal lashed out at the Opposition parties for walking out of Rajya Sabha on Monday after the Chair denied their request for a debate on the China border dispute.
Goyal stated that the House today witnessed the frustration and complete lack of decorum from Opposition parties, who have reached a point where they no longer believe in any rules governing the operation of Parliament.
“In Rajya Sabha today we witnessed the frustration and complete lack of decorum from Opposition parties. Their frustration reached a level where they don’t believe in any rules/regulations in the functioning of Parliament,” Goyal said, reported ANI.
He claimed that the opposition parties are even denying the Chair’s rulings and acting in an obstructionist and destructive manner.
“They are even denying rulings/observations of the Chair. Unfortunately, the Opposition is behaving as an obstructionist and destructive. On sensitive issues, past practices also are that discussion doesn’t take place,” the minister said.
They are even denying rulings/observations of the Chair. Unfortunately, the Opposition is behaving as an obstructionist and destructive. On sensitive issues, past practices also are that discussion doesn't take place: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2022
He added, “Defence minister already made a detailed statement in Rajya Sabha, after which, we would’ve expected Opposition, particularly Cong to respect our Army, jawans at the border, and their commitment towards the nation. Rahul Gandhi continues to cast aspersions on Army.”
It shows their complete lack of in Army which is demoralising the armed force. It's in the best interest of the country that sensitive matters of security & to uphold democratic values & functioning of Parliament, Opposition should allow smooth functioning of Parliament: P. Goyal pic.twitter.com/nyOE2RutWM
— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2022
He further said, “It shows their complete lack of in Army which is demoralising the armed force. It’s in the best interest of the country that sensitive matters of security & to uphold democratic values & functioning of Parliament, Opposition should allow smooth functioning of Parliament.”
