Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has sought Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla`s permission to talk within the House to clear the air round his “Democracy” comment in London.
In a letter written to the Speaker on March 18, he mentioned Parliament like another establishment is certain by the principles of pure justice contained in Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
“They are a guarantee against administrative arbitrariness and ensure that every person has a right to be heard in a cause with which they are concerned. Surely, you would agree that Parliament of all institutions cannot abdicate the responsibility to respect this right when it doesn`t suit the ruling regime.” the letter learn.
He additionally cited Ravi Shankar Prasad`s case which invoked the rule to offer an evidence concerning feedback made by Jyotiraditya Scindia in relation to him in Parliament.
“There are several examples available on the Lok Sabha Digital Library which show that this right isn`t restricted to responding to statements made within Parliament but extends to allegations made in the public domain as well,” he mentioned.
Rahul Gandhi has insisted on talking within the Lok Sabha as he’s a member of the House. However, the BJP is demanding an apology from him however Congress President (*21*) Kharge on Tuesday mentioned in Rajya Sabha that the query of apology doesn’t come up.
