Reacting to PM Modi's comments before the winter session, Priyanka Gandhi stated that raising issues in Parliament is the root of democracy. She called the obstruction of debates on SIR, pollution, and public matters the real drama.
New Delhi: Before the start of the winter session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the opposition, stating that there should be "delivery, not drama" in Parliament. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reacted sharply to this statement. She said that raising issues and discussing them in Parliament is a fundamental part of democracy, and calling it drama is incorrect.
Priyanka states: Speaking on issues is the root of democracy
Speaking to the media, Priyanka Gandhi said that the electoral situation, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, and increasing air pollution are issues that must be discussed in Parliament. She stated, "What is Parliament for? It is for discussing the public's issues. This is not drama. The real drama is not allowing discussions."
According to Priyanka, preventing discussions on serious public issues weakens the democratic process. She stated that the government should explain why debates on issues like SIR and pollution are being avoided.
Emphasis on SIR
According to sources, parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA Bloc) have decided to make the Special Intensive Revision the main agenda in both houses of Parliament. All parties have agreed that SIR will be debated first during the winter session.
The opposition states that serious questions have arisen in several states regarding the review of voter lists, and this issue is directly related to the transparency of the electoral process. Priyanka Gandhi said, "When the voter list itself is suspicious, how can democracy be considered b?"
Demand for discussion on air pollution
Priyanka Gandhi also emphasized making severe air pollution a major topic in Parliament. She stated that the air in Delhi, Mumbai, and many other cities across the country is at extremely dangerous levels. The public is asking what concrete steps the government is taking to tackle this problem. In such circumstances, a detailed discussion on this issue in Parliament is crucial.
She stated that pollution is not a problem of a single state or political ideology, but an issue connected to the health of every citizen of the country. Therefore, it should be prioritized in Parliament.
Strong stance of Rahul Gandhi, Congress, and INDIA Bloc
Priyanka's comments make it clear that Congress and the INDIA Bloc intend to use this session to corner the government. The opposition is preparing to bly raise major issues such as SIR, pollution, economic policies, and the electoral environment in Parliament. The opposition alleges that the government often uses procedural tactics to avoid debates and tries to postpone important issues.
Priyanka Gandhi said that when the public is asking questions, it is the government's responsibility to provide answers. She stated, "The drama is not that MPs raise issues. The drama is not allowing those issues to be discussed at all."
PM Modi's message before the session
Before the session began, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that the opposition should focus on policy and law instead of slogans and drama. He stated that the opposition appears restless after its defeat in the Bihar elections and should play a constructive role in the session.
PM Modi said that a situation like the Monsoon session should not be repeated, where many important works were stalled due to continuous disruptions. He stated that the public expects results from Parliament and MPs should work together.
Priyanka's Counter
Responding to the Prime Minister's statement, Priyanka Gandhi said that before calling the opposition's actions drama, the government should examine why debates are being halted. She stated, "Not discussing issues that directly affect the lives of the public is the real drama."
She added that the foundation of Indian democracy rests on elected representatives bringing the voice of the people to the House. If discussions are not allowed, then the very purpose of Parliament will be defeated.
