New Delhi, February 5: Union Minister Chirag Paswan commented on the opposition‘s walkout during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in the Rajya Sabha. He stated that the opposition raises questions but is unwilling to hear the answers.
In an interview in New Delhi, Paswan emphasized that the opposition should have the courage to listen to the responses to their inquiries. He noted that while the Prime Minister wanted to speak in the Lok Sabha, the opposition’s uproar made it impossible. During his address in the Rajya Sabha, the opposition chose to walk out. Paswan asserted that Prime Minister Modi addressed every question posed by the opposition.
“The real issue for the opposition is that they ask questions but do not want to hear the answers,” he said. “The beauty of democracy lies in the ability to ask even the toughest questions, but it should be done with decorum. It is not necessary to climb onto the chair to express dissent; one can articulate strong opposition using respectful language.”
Paswan advised opposition leaders to learn from Prime Minister Modi on how to pose questions respectfully. He suggested that if they asked questions in a dignified manner, they would receive answers. “The question is, why does the opposition ask questions but is not prepared to receive answers?”
Regarding the behavior of opposition women MPs near the Prime Minister’s seat in the Lok Sabha, Paswan described it as a serious incident. He was present in the house at the time and noted that a group of women was approaching the Prime Minister’s chair. “I wouldn’t say the situation would have turned violent, but any unpleasant or indecent behavior would have left a significant stain on Parliament,” he remarked. “Your words have the power to pose tough questions. So why is there a need to climb on tables or chairs? Questions can be asked from one’s own seat. Today, PM Modi answered the opposition’s questions in the Rajya Sabha.”
Paswan concluded by stating that if the opposition intends to disrupt question time, it does not strengthen the definition of democracy.