New Delhi erupted in political controversy on Thursday when Union Minister Kiren Rijiju released a shocking video exposing alleged misconduct by Congress MPs. In a bold accusation, Rijiju claimed that 20-25 Congress parliamentarians forcefully entered Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s chamber, hurling abuses and issuing threats.
The incident, which Rijiju described as a blatant violation of parliamentary decorum, reportedly occurred in the presence of senior Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal. ‘They abused the Speaker and warned that when Prime Minister Modi comes to speak in the House, they’ll show what they can do,’ Rijiju stated, sharing the footage on X (formerly Twitter).
The video, which Rijiju labeled as illegally recorded by a Congress MP, captures the tense confrontation inside the Speaker’s private office. ‘Our party believes in debate and discussion, not violence or thuggery,’ he emphasized, contrasting BJP’s restraint with the opposition’s aggression.
Rijiju didn’t hold back on criticizing Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi. ‘No hope of improvement from Rahul Gandhi; Congress ideology is in shambles. As Leader of Opposition, we still hope he mends his ways,’ he remarked in a video message.
This isn’t the first such disruption. Rijiju recalled how Congress women MPs had stormed PM Modi’s seat during protests, testing NDA MPs’ patience. ‘Our MPs showed remarkable tolerance. If we had let loose, Parliament would have descended into chaos,’ he warned.
The episode underscores deepening rifts in Parliament, with accusations flying from both sides amid ongoing session disruptions. As videos circulate widely, calls for an inquiry into the breach grow louder, raising questions about security protocols in the Speaker’s chamber and the opposition’s protest tactics.
Parliamentary experts view this as a low point in democratic discourse, urging all parties to uphold dignity. Rijiju’s revelations have ignited a firestorm on social media, with BJP supporters demanding strict action while Congress remains silent so far.