Congress Says Rahul Gandhi 'Denied' Chance To Speak After PM Modi's 'Mahakumbh' Speech; BJP Cites Rules

Last Updated:March 18, 2025, 16:10 IST

Rahul Gandhi, leading the criticism, condemned PM Modi for not paying homage to the victims who lost their lives at the grand festival in Uttar Pradesh last month

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The Congress Party on Tuesday accused the BJP of denying the Leader of the Opposition the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi the chance to speak after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on the ‘Mahakumbh’.

Rahul Gandhi, leading the criticism, condemned PM Modi for not paying homage to the victims who lost their lives at the grand festival in Uttar Pradesh last month.

In a statement to the media following the Prime Minister’s speech, Gandhi stressed the absence of a “democratic structure" that should allow the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) the opportunity to respond.

“We support what the PM said, Kumbh is our history and culture. Our only complaint is that the PM did not give Shraddhanjali to those who lost their lives in Kumbh. The youth who went to the Maha Kumbh also wants one more thing from the PM, which is employment… As per the democratic structure, the LoP should get an opportunity to speak, but they won’t let us. This is new India," Gandhi said.

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