Uproar in Rajya Sabha: Kharge’s ‘Thokenge’ Remark Causes Stir
NEW DELHI: A significant uproar erupted in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday following objections raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding a remark made by Mallikarjun Kharge, the leader of the opposition in the Upper House. The BJP deemed Kharge’s comments as “unparliamentary” during discussions on the New Education Policy (NEP).
Context of the Debate
During the ongoing discussions, Kharge expressed concerns over the absence of the education minister and requested an opportunity to speak again. However, the Chair denied his request. In response, Kharge stated, “Hum poori tayyari se aaye hain aur aapko kya kya thokna hai thik se thokenge, sarkar ko bhi thokenge.”
Reactions from the Opposition
Union Minister JP Nadda promptly objected to Kharge’s remarks, asserting that the language used was unacceptable. He emphasized that the body language directed at the Chair was “unparliamentary.” Deputy Chairman Harivansh also expressed disapproval, highlighting the need for respectful language in the House.
Kharge’s Apology
In light of the controversy, Kharge apologized, clarifying that his comments were intended to critique government policy rather than the Chair. He stated, “I apologize, I never spoke against you. I criticized the government’s policy, and I said sorry if my words seemed harsh to you.”
Recent Tensions in Parliament
This incident follows a heated exchange between Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MPs, wherein Pradhan accused the Tamil Nadu government of being “dishonest” and impacting students’ futures negatively over the three-language policy debate.
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