Rahul vs Rijiju: LoP says ‘Don’t need permission’, Minister retorts ‘speak outside Parliament’
A sharp war of words erupted between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju over where the LoP should speak. Rahul Gandhi asserted that he does not need anyone’s permission to speak inside Parliament, while Rijiju countered that he can address the media outside Parliament instead. The exchange has triggered a fresh debate on parliamentary conventions, opposition rights and freedom of expression inside the House.