Judicious use of parliamentary session time is necessary to protect taxpayers’ interests and avoid unnecessary expenditure, says Union Minister Prahlad Joshi.
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Union Minister Prahlad Joshi accused the Congress of deliberately obstructing the parliamentary session, preventing the discussion of several important bills, including the Goa Scheduled Tribe Bill, National Sports Bill, and Anti-Doping legislation. Speaking at a press conference, he said that public debate on the 2030 Commonwealth Games and Olympics in India was blocked by Congress members.
Joshi highlighted that the Income Tax Bill has been pending for years while many other bills faced delays due to Congress obstruction. He alleged that Congress leaders do not respect democracy, wasting valuable time and lying about the mandate. Issues like Operation Sindhur and the Pahalgam matter were not discussed, reflecting poorly on the party’s parliamentary track record. Despite the session passing 13 bills and sending two to the select committee, Congress allegedly attempted to hijack Parliament over trivial matters such as small printing on voter ID cards.
“Congress is misusing Parliament and holding it hostage. The founders of the Constitution could not have imagined such shameless misuse,” Joshi said. He warned that continued obstruction could weaken the country’s governance and credibility.
BOX: On the Dharmasthala issue, Joshi stated, “They [Congress and Left parties] attacked Hindu religious sentiments using external tools. There are unseen hands influencing these acts, which must be identified first.”
The Union Minister urged Parliamentarians to prioritize national interests and ensure smooth functioning of sessions, emphasizing that obstructionism harms taxpayers, development, and the country’s democratic framework.
