Parliamentary discord escalates as Congress MP Imran Masood publicly rebukes Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for dereliction of duty. The controversy, rooted in a no-trust proposal, shows no signs of abating in the national capital.
In a forthright statement, Masood declared, ‘The Speaker embodies the House’s honor and must follow protocols scrupulously. Regrettably, current events are eroding that honor profoundly.’
Masood called for unity in nation-building. ‘All voices matter for progress,’ he noted. ‘True advancement comes from addressing core issues head-on, not evading them. This parliamentary turmoil is counterproductive for India.’
Regarding ex-Army Chief Naravane’s book, he urged scrutiny. ‘Debate its contents in depth— that’s the priority, not distractions engineered by the ruling dispensation. Investigate post-reading; the government’s deflection tactics are misleading, culminating in a publication halt.’
On the February 15 India-Pakistan cricket encounter, Masood was unequivocal. ‘Pakistan’s team is cursed in my book. Post-Pulwama, no relations! The post-attack Dubai game was humiliating. I oppose every match since.’
Masood’s bold stance amplifies opposition concerns, spotlighting the need for impartial Speaker conduct and substantive parliamentary engagement to steer India’s democratic process forward.