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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Monsoon session of MP Assembly begins amid light showers of rain and protest from Congress
Bhopal: The Monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly started on Monday amid light showers of rain in the state capital Bhopal, however, the House witnessed some heat on the first day. The session started with customary welcome of Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar by the Leader of House Kailash Vijayvargiya, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Umang Singhar and other senior Ministers in the House. On the first day, the House functioned only for a brief period and was adjourned till 11 a.m. on Tuesday, following paying homage to former leaders who passed away and offering condolences over tragic incidents which occurred in the country, including the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad (Gujarat). An exhibition, highlighting 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan' and achievements of the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led BJP government was also set up at courtyard of the Assembly. Chief Minister Yadav and along with Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the exhibition. On the other side, before entering the House, Congress MLAs led by LoP Singhar assembled near Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the Assembly premises and held a symbolic protest, accusing the BJP government of adopting "double standards" on the OBC reservation issue. The Congress MLAs reached the Assembly holding banners and posters, accusing the BJP government of being "Girgit" (chameleon). "The BJP government is not willing to implement 27 per cent reservation policy for OBCs, but the Congress will keep pressing its demand from every stage until the state government makes its stand clear," Singhar said. Congress has made an elaborate plan to corner the BJP government on various key issues throughout the 12-day Monsoon session, as they raised the OBC reservation issue for the first day. However, Congress and BJP here in Madhya Pradesh have been taking each other on the OBC reservation issue since long. The Kamal Nath-led Congress government had increased reservation quota from 14 to 27 per cent in 2019. The matter is being heard in the Supreme Court. Interestingly, the Congress MLAs held a protest despite a directive was issued banning the protest and its use of banners and posters at the Assembly premises. The directive, issued by the Assembly under Standing Order 94 (2), bans symbolic displays, including masks, props, placards, horns and even gestures in the Assembly, terming it 'disruptive'. The move comes in the wake of the Opposition taking recourse to all kinds of symbolic protests such as wearing black masks symbolising government secrecy, displaying fake snakes to highlight unemployment problem and skeleton costumes to expose alleged corruption in the last Assembly session.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Monsoon session of Madhya Pradesh Assembly set to begin tomorrow
The monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly is scheduled to commence on Monday (July 28) and will continue through August 8, 2025. With a packed 12-day calendar comprising 10 sittings, the session is poised to witness pointed debates on pressing issues as the opposition prepares to challenge the government over the power crisis, rising inflation, transfer policies, and farmers' grievances, including fertiliser shortage in various areas. According to Principal Secretary AP Singh, the Assembly Secretariat has received a total of 3,377 questions—1,718 starred and 1,659 unstarred—many submitted online, reflecting increased digital engagement by legislators. In addition, members have filed 226 call attention motions, one adjournment motion, 23 private resolutions, 65 Zero Hour notices, and a single Rule 139 notice. The government plans to introduce three Bills during the session. Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar, after inspecting the Assembly premises on Sunday, emphasised that arrangements had been made for smooth and orderly conduct. 'No new restrictions have been imposed,' he stated, referring to recent directives prohibiting protests and sloganeering within the Assembly precincts—an order that has been sharply criticised by the opposition Congress party as an attempt to suppress democratic dissent. The Speaker declined to comment on specific limitations regarding access within the premises. Political dynamics are expected to intensify as opposition parties sharpen their strategy to hold the ruling establishment accountable on key governance challenges. In response, the government has readied its counter-narrative, highlighting its schemes and achievements. Betul MLA Hemant Khandelwal, recently appointed as the new state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will occupy a seat in the front row—symbolising his elevated role in both party and legislative affairs. Security protocols have also been tightened. The Assembly Secretariat has issued a directive barring unauthorised entry into the premises and lobby areas, warning members against bringing individuals without prior permission, either on foot or by vehicle. As the session opens, all eyes will be on the evolving battle of narratives between the treasury and opposition benches, with issues of governance, accountability, and public welfare taking centre stage.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
No protest, slogans in Madhya Pradesh assembly, Congress slams speaker's move
Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session beginning on July 28, a fresh order issued by the Speaker, Narendra Singh Tomar, has banned all forms of protests and sloganeering by legislators inside the Assembly premises. The directive, passed under Rule 94(2), prohibits MLAs from holding any demonstrations or raising slogans within the Assembly Congress party, which had planned to raise several public-centric issues including unemployment, poor law and order, bad road conditions, and corruption during the upcoming session, has strongly opposed the move. With this ban in place, the party's legislators will no longer be able to protest or raise their voices inside the to the directive, Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar alleged that the Speaker acted under pressure from the ruling government. 'Today, under pressure from the government, the Speaker has stopped legislators from protesting and raising the voice of the people inside the Assembly premises. In fact, the opposition has been continuously demanding that Assembly proceedings be made live. Instead of allowing transparency, the Speaker, under government pressure, is now preventing MLAs from even raising public issues,' said also emphasised the constitutional rights of elected representatives. 'It is important to remember that Article 194 of the Constitution grants special powers to legislators, which allow them to raise public interest issues in the House, express their views, and demand answers from the government. The government, which often presents false and misleading data in the Assembly, is now trying to avoid being exposed by pressuring the Speaker into issuing such orders and regulations. This is a direct attack on democracy, " Singhar added.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Madhya Pradesh
