Parliament Disrupted Over Rahul Gandhi's Speaking Rights; PM Modi to Address Rajya Sabha

Parliament witnessed significant disruptions during the Budget Session as opposition parties protested the denial of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's opportunity to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. The Lok Sabha was adjourned multiple times, preventing Prime Minister Narendra Modi from delivering his scheduled reply. Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, criticized the government for stifling debate, while BJP leaders like JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju defended procedural rules, emphasizing that Lok Sabha matters cannot be discussed in the Rajya Sabha. Nadda's remarks referring to Rahul Gandhi as an "immature child" escalated tensions, drawing condemnation from opposition members such as Priyanka Gandhi. The Rajya Sabha saw heated exchanges and a walkout by opposition MPs, with the Prime Minister expected to address the Upper House amid ongoing political confrontation.