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The ongoing winter session of Parliament has been severely disrupted due to repeated adjournments, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress facing blame for the logjam. Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused both parties of obstructing the functioning of the House, preventing key legislative work from proceeding. TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee, speaking in the Lok Sabha, remarked that the continued adjournments are primarily caused by the actions of the BJP and Congress, calling the situation "not proper." He criticized the two parties for creating a standstill in Parliament, which has resulted in a lack of discussion on critical issues.
Banerjee explained that the disruption is a consequence of both BJP and Congress attempting to dominate parliamentary proceedings. He stated that when Congress seeks to continue the discussions, the BJP interrupts, and when the BJP wants to move forward, Congress disrupts. This cycle of obstruction, according to Banerjee, has left little room for other parties to raise their concerns or participate in the discussions. He emphasized that this has created a situation where Parliament is unable to function effectively.
The Congress has been adamant about bringing the Adani issue to the floor of the House. The party has raised concerns over alleged financial irregularities involving the Adani Group, with demands for an investigation into the matter. In addition to these concerns, Congress has also called for a discussion on the alleged links between the Gandhi family and Hungarian-American businessman George Soros. These issues have fueled a series of protests, particularly by Congress, resulting in frequent adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Meanwhile, opposition MPs have consistently staged protests inside and outside the Parliament. On multiple occasions, Congress MPs and leaders from allied parties have carried tricolour cards and red roses in Parliament, symbolizing their demand for a debate on national issues such as the Adani case. They argue that the government is refusing to address these concerns. Despite these protests, the BJP has maintained that no such discussion should take place and has countered with allegations against the Gandhi family. As a result, the deadlock has persisted, and parliamentary work continues to be stalled.