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Islamabad: India\u2019s claims of being the \u201cworld\u2019s largest democracy\u201d rang hollow as on February 3, 2026, the Modi-led government weaponized parliamentary procedure to silence dissent.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, tensions in the Lok Sabha, lower house of Indian parliament, escalated over repeated disruptions, heated exchanges, and Speaker Om Birla\u2019s rulings.<\/p>\n
Om Birla barred Rahul Gandhi from quoting former Army Chief MM Naravane\u2019s unpublished memoir and suspended several Opposition MPs, mainly Congress members.<\/p>\n
He claimed \u201cconcrete information\u201d of possible protests by Congress women MPs near PM Modi\u2019s seat, prompting Modi to skip the House labeled by the Opposition as baseless fear. Congress women MPs rejected allegations as \u201clies\u201d and accused Birla of bias.<\/p>\n
On February 9, 2026, Opposition leaders, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, finalized a no-confidence motion against Om Birla for partisan conduct, biased rulings, and mishandling proceedings, requiring 100 MPs\u2019 signatures.<\/p>\n
During the Budget Session of the Lok Sabha, eight opposition MPs seven from the Congress and one from Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were summarily suspended for raising slogans and tossing torn paper in protest.<\/p>\n
Instead of addressing the substance of opposition concerns, the BJP regime chose repression over dialogue.<\/p>\n
Moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, the resolution reflected a familiar authoritarian reflex: crush opposition voices under the guise of \u201cmaintaining order.\u201d<\/p>\n
Members of Parliament, including Manickam Tagore, Hibi Eden, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, and Amarinder Singh were expelled from the House, effectively disenfranchising the voters they represent. Proceedings were then conveniently adjourned, ensuring zero accountability.<\/p>\n
The protest reportedly stemmed from sensitive issues ranging from discussions around a book on former Army Chief Naravane to remarks by Rahul Gandhi topics the government clearly prefers to suppress rather than debate.<\/p>\n
Chair Dilip Saikia\u2019s sermon on \u201cparliamentary tradition\u201d sounded deeply ironic when the ruling party itself has repeatedly bulldozed norms, rushed legislation, and stifled scrutiny.<\/p>\n
This episode is not an exception but part of a systematic pattern: suspensions, media intimidation, misuse of agencies, and shrinking democratic space.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s Parliament is increasingly reduced to a rubber stamp, while dissent is criminalized. Behind the democratic fa\u00e7ade lies a majoritarian state allergic to opposition, exposing the steady erosion of India\u2019s constitutional spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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