“BJP Neglects INDIA Alliance and Dalit Community,” Rahul Gandhi Declares in Lok Sabha Protest

“BJP Neglects INDIA Alliance and Dalit Community,” Rahul Gandhi Declares in Lok Sabha Protest

New Delhi, June 23: In a dramatic turn of events during the inaugural session of the 2024 Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with other leaders from the INDIA bloc, led a passionate protest against the appointment of Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem speaker. Holding copies of the Constitution, Gandhi vehemently criticized the ruling BJP for what he described as neglect of the INDIA alliance and the Dalit community.The protest, which unfolded within the Parliament premises in New Delhi, saw Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge join Rahul Gandhi in a display of solidarity. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi echoed Gandhi’s sentiments, accusing the ruling party of arrogance and prioritizing political maneuvering over crucial national issues.”The ruling party hasn’t forgotten their haughtiness… we can see that they are ignoring the key subjects of the country… the whole Dalit community in India could witness a historic seen if K Suresh were appointed as Pro-tem Speaker… today, BJP has not just neglected Congress, INDIA alliance and K Suresh but the whole Dalit community,” Gogoi declared passionately.The protest underscores deep-seated divisions within the parliamentary landscape as parties navigate the early days of the new session. The appointment of the pro-tem speaker traditionally sets the tone for parliamentary proceedings, prompting heightened scrutiny and debate.