What led to the Congress walkout from Rajya Sabha and what were the allegations made by the BJP regarding the Constitution
An overview of the political events in Rajya Sabha and the key issues leading to the Congress walkout.
1. The Congress walked out of the Rajya Sabha on September 23, 2021, during the discussion on the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, citing various reasons.
2. Congress alleged that the BJP government was bent on destroying the foundational principles of the Constitution and the cooperative federalism structure by pushing through bills without proper discussion.
3. The BJP countered by accusing the Congress of weakening the Constitution by amending laws for political gains.
4. The key issues leading to the walkout included concerns over lack of debate on important bills and bills being passed without input from opposition parties.
5. This walkout exemplified the ongoing tensions and heated exchanges between the ruling and opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha.
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