Urban Development and Housing Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra defended Gehlot’s remarks, stating that his comments in the Assembly were neither insulting nor unparliamentary according to legislative rules. However, he acknowledged that Gehlot should not have made such statements in the House, and the party has issued a warning to him.Earlier, Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Julie criticised the BJP government in the state, accusing it of being obstinate and unwilling to resolve the deadlock. He claimed that the government’s efforts over the past three days were nothing more than a showoff.The controversy erupted on Friday when Minister Avinash Gehlot while responding to a question in the Assembly, made remarks about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In protest, Congress MLAs marched towards the Speaker’s dais, leading to chaos in the House.As tensions escalated, marshals were called in to restore order. The Speaker deemed the behaviour of the opposition unruly and suspended six MLAs, including Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra. Following this action, Congress MLAs staged an overnight protest inside the Assembly, chanting religious hymns as a form of demonstration.The Congress continues to hold the government responsible for the impasse, arguing that the administration has not made genuine efforts to resolve the situation. The coming days are expected to witness further political turmoil as the party remains steadfast in its demands.
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