Opposition Creates Confusion & Leaves House: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha
The functioning of the Rajya Sabha, often referred to as the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, has been marred by chaos and controversy in recent times. The latest instance of this is the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, where Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized senior Rajya Sabha members for creating confusion and not staying back to listen to the replies to their questions.
During the discussion on the bill, Rijiju made it clear that he was frustrated with the way some members of the Opposition were conducting themselves in the House. He specifically targeted Member of Parliament (MP) Kapil Sibal, who had compared the properties of Waqf bodies with those of other religious bodies. Rijiju accused Sibal of creating confusion and not staying back to listen to the replies to his questions.
Rijiju’s outburst was in response to Sibal’s statements during the debate, which he felt were misleading and created unnecessary controversy. The minister felt that Sibal’s comparisons were unfair and did not take into account the unique circumstances of Waqf bodies, which are responsible for managing properties and assets for the benefit of the Muslim community.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is aimed at streamlining the functioning of Waqf bodies and ensuring that their properties and assets are used for the benefit of the community. However, the Opposition has been critical of the bill, arguing that it will lead to the government taking control of Waqf properties and assets.
Rijiju’s criticism of Sibal was not the first time that a minister had taken issue with the way an Opposition member was conducting themselves in the House. In recent times, there have been several instances of ministers and Opposition members engaging in heated exchanges and making personal attacks on each other.
The Rajya Sabha has been plagued by disruptions and chaos in recent times, with many members of the Opposition refusing to listen to the government’s arguments and making personal attacks on ministers. This has led to the House being adjourned several times, with many important bills and issues being left unresolved.
The situation is not unique to the Rajya Sabha, however. The Lok Sabha, the Lower House of the Indian Parliament, has also seen its fair share of disruptions and chaos in recent times. The Opposition has been critical of the government’s handling of several issues, including the economy, agriculture, and education.
In recent times, there have been several instances of ministers and Opposition members engaging in heated exchanges and making personal attacks on each other. The Rajya Sabha’s Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh, has also been critical of the Opposition’s behavior, accusing them of not following the rules of the House.
The government has also been accused of not doing enough to address the concerns of the Opposition and has been criticized for its handling of several issues. The Opposition has accused the government of not taking their concerns seriously and of not being willing to listen to their arguments.
In conclusion, the latest instance of the Opposition creating confusion and leaving the House is just the latest example of the chaos and controversy that has been plaguing the Rajya Sabha in recent times. The minister’s criticism of Sibal is a reflection of the frustration that many members of the government feel with the way the Opposition is conducting themselves in the House.
The situation is not unique to the Rajya Sabha, however. The Lok Sabha has also seen its fair share of disruptions and chaos in recent times. The government and the Opposition need to work together to find a solution to the problems that are plaguing the Parliament. This can only be achieved by being willing to listen to each other’s arguments and by following the rules of the House.
