Entire Opposition boycotts RS proceedings for day over no discussion on China border issue

22 Dec 2022 Evaluate

The Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (RS) today staged a walk-out and announced to boycott the House proceedings after the Chairman yet again denied permission for discussion on Chinese transgressions in Arunachal Pradesh border.

During the Zero Hour, the Opposition stood in protest and came to the well of the House, demanding a discussion on the issue of border conflict with China. They also raised an objection to certain remarks made on Bihar by the Leader of the House Piyush Goyal. While Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar repeatedly asked to the protesting members to return to their seats, but the MPs continued to raise slogans. The uproar started after the notices under rule 267 of the Opposition members on the issue were rejected by the Chair.

Other opposition members also joined the Congress in boycotting the proceedings to press their demand for a discussion on China and an apology from the Leader of House for his remarks on Bihar. The Opposition has alleged that the government was hiding some facts, hence is avoiding a debate.

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