'If they create a ruckus...': Kangana Ranaut tells CJP to stop 'arm-twisting' govt and fight elections
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday criticised the Opposition's protests during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, saying an elected government
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday criticised the Opposition's protests during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, saying an elected government has the right to take decisions and cannot be "arm-twisted" into accepting demands, Hindustan Times reported. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Ranaut said the purpose of the Monsoon Session was to discuss national issues in detail and hold the government accountable through debate, not by disrupting proceedings. "Our parliamentary session is on so that we can discuss all issues in detail and the government is held accountable for everything. That is its purpose, and we want the session to proceed so members can raise their questions. But if they create a ruckus and cause chaos, that is not right," she said, according to the HT report, citing ANI. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What did Kangana Ranaut say about the Opposition's protests during the Monsoon Session of Parliament? ⌵ Kangana Ranaut criticized the Opposition's protests, arguing that an elected government should not be 'arm-twisted' and that such disruptions are not the correct way to hold the government accountable.
2 Why did Kangana Ranaut emphasize the need for a public mandate in her statements? ⌵ She highlighted that individuals seeking to influence government decisions should first secure a mandate from the people by standing for election themselves. 3 How did members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) respond to CJP's protests in Parliament? ⌵ CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that the organization is not interested in contesting elections, focusing instead on holding governments accountable rather than participating in electoral politics. 4 What issues were raised by the Opposition during the Monsoon Session regarding the NEET examination? ⌵ The Opposition members focused on demands for discussions related to the alleged NEET examination irregularities, including claims of a paper leak. 5 What was the outcome of the parliamentary proceedings amid the protests? ⌵ The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned multiple times due to continuous sloganeering by Opposition members demanding discussions on the NEET allegations and related issues. Responding to demands from Opposition parties and student groups for the removal of ministers and officials over the NEET-UG controversy, Ranaut said such decisions rest with the elected government and should not be dictated through pressure tactics.
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