Oppn leaders stage walkout after Naidu rejects request for revocation of suspension of MPs

Tuesday, 30 November 2021Newsdesk

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu rejected the request for the revocation of suspension of 12 MPs on Tuesday and said, “The Chairman of the Rajya is empowered to take action and also the House can take action.” Following this, Opposition parties including Congress, DMK and National Conference walked out of Rajya Sabha and the chairman adjourned the House till 2 pm.

New Delhi, 30 November 2021

As per news report of The Indian Express, The Opposition parties, after holding a meeting to chalk out strategy on attending the Winter Session of Parliament, had gone to meet Naidu over the matter. The parties included INC, DMK, Shiv Sena, NCP, CPM, CPI, RJD, IUML, MDMK, LJD, NC, RSP, TRS, Kerala Congress, VCK and AAP. With the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs deepening the political divide and threatening a washout of the entire winter session, backchannel talks were held between the government and the Opposition Monday to find an amicable resolution, but there was no immediate headway. The Congress, sources said, did not reveal its mind immediately. Some Congress leaders said boycotting the session would be an extreme response.

Source - The Indian Express