Congress protests in Rajasthan assembly
Congress MLAs staged protests in the Rajasthan Assembly after six of their members were suspended. The protests were sparked by remarks they perceived as insulting to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. (ANI photo)
'Daadi' remark sparks outrage
The noise began during question hour when state minister Avinash Gehlot allegedly made a ‘Daadi’ remark about Indira Gandhi. Congress MLAs demanded an apology and the expunging of the statement.
Suspension without notice
Six Congress MLAs, including state Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra, were suspended by Speaker Vasudev Devnani. Congress leaders criticised the suspension, claiming it was done without prior notice. (ANI photo)
Sachin Pilot speaks out
Congress MLA Sachin Pilot condemned the suspensions, calling them "unfortunate" and accusing the government of disrupting the assembly session to avoid accountability. (ANI photo)
Leader of opposition joins protest
LoP Tikaram Jully accused the BJP of using undemocratic tactics to stifle opposition voices. He announced plans to continue protests and strategize future actions. (PTI photo)
Confusion over speaker's statement
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra pointed out contradictions between the Speaker's statement and the official suspension order, calling the action unfair and politically motivated. (ANI photo)
Water cannons on Congress MLAs
Police deployed water cannons to disperse Congress MLAs staging a protest outside the Rajasthan assembly.
Demand for apology and retraction
Congress MLAs demanded an apology from minister Avinash Gehlot and the removal of his controversial remark from the assembly records, insisting it was disrespectful to Indira Gandhi. (ANI photo)