In ‘New India’, Oppn not allowed to talk: Rahul Gandhi on PM’s Maha Kumbh speech

The Opposition on Tuesday, 17 March, protested towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Parliament on the Maha Kumbh Mela, accusing him of ignoring vital points, together with the lethal stampede in Prayagraj.

Chief of the Opposition within the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi lashed out on the ruling dispensation, alleging that in ‘New India’, the Opposition is systematically silenced.

Addressing reporters outdoors Parliament, Gandhi stated, “In accordance with the democratic construction, the Chief of the Opposition needs to be allowed to talk [as well], however we’re not given permission. That is New India.”

Gandhi additionally criticised the prime minister for failing to acknowledge the lives misplaced within the 29 January stampede throughout the Maha Kumbh competition, which befell from 13 January to 26 February.

“I wished to assist what the prime minister was saying in regards to the significance of the Kumbh. It’s our custom, historical past and tradition.

“However there may be additionally a criticism — the prime minister didn’t pay homage to those that misplaced their lives,” he stated.