Winter Session Concludes Amid Chaos: Rahul Gandhi Faces Police Case, Protests Continue

High drama marked the Winter Session with disruptions, injuries, and controversies surrounding Ambedkar’s legacy and opposition protests.

December 20, 2024: New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament wraps up today after four weeks of heated debates, frequent disruptions, and escalating tensions between the Treasury and Opposition benches. The session culminates with fresh protests expected, as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi now faces a police case linked to an altercation that left two BJP MPs injured.

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Key Highlights of the Winter Session:

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1. One Nation, One Election Bill:
   The government plans to introduce the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, which proposes forming a Joint Parliamentary Committee of 39 MPs (27 from Lok Sabha and 12 from Rajya Sabha).
2. Police Case Against Rahul Gandhi:
   The BJP filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi over an incident during protests at Parliament’s Makar Dwar. BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput sustained injuries and are currently hospitalized.
3. Congress’s Response:
   The Congress called the case against Mr. Gandhi a “badge of honour.” Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal claimed it reflects Gandhi’s commitment to defending BR Ambedkar’s legacy.
4. Parallel Protests Turn Violent:
   Treasury and Opposition benches clashed during demonstrations outside Parliament, with Congress alleging their party chief Mallikarjun Kharge was also injured.
5. Amit Shah’s Ambedkar Remarks:
   Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comment in Rajya Sabha, suggesting Ambedkar’s name is overused “like a fashion,” sparked outrage. The Opposition labeled it “insulting,” prompting privilege motions against Shah by Congress and Trinamool MPs.
6. BJP’s Defense:
   Amit Shah dismissed the accusations, accusing the Opposition of spreading “distorted facts” using edited videos. Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Shah, calling Congress’s actions “malicious lies to cover their failures.”
7. Congress Allegations:
   The Congress accused the BJP of orchestrating the violence to distract from the Ambedkar row, while the BJP accused Congress of disrespecting the architect of the Constitution.
8. Speaker’s Instructions:
   Following the protests, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ordered strict measures, including banning demonstrations at Parliament gates and ensuring entrances remain unobstructed.
9. Opposition Divisions:
   Congress struggled to rally allies like the Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party, which distanced themselves over issues like the Adani row and allegations involving George Soros.
10. Session Legacy:
    The Winter Session will be remembered for its mix of legislative progress and political theatrics, highlighting deep divisions in Parliament.

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