Congress Legislators Disrupt Rajasthan Assembly Proceedings Over Road Construction Data
In a dramatic turn of events during Thursday's Question Hour, the Rajasthan legislative assembly witnessed significant disruption as Congress legislators vehemently objected to figures presented by Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari. The incident unfolded when Kumari, serving in her capacity as Public Works Department (PWD) minister, attempted to provide comparative data on road construction projects.
Question Hour Sparks Controversy Over Constituency Development
The controversy originated when Pipalda MLA Chetan Patel Kolana raised a pointed question regarding unfulfilled budget announcements for road construction in his constituency. Kolana directly questioned the PWD minister about why promised infrastructure projects had failed to materialize on the ground, despite clear budgetary allocations and government assurances.
In response to this inquiry, Deputy CM Diya Kumari began presenting comparative statistics that contrasted road construction achievements under the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government with those accomplished during the previous Congress administration. As she prepared to formally place these detailed figures before the legislative house, Congress members immediately voiced strong objections.
Allegations of Misleading Data Escalate Proceedings
Congress legislators alleged that the comparative data being presented was fundamentally misleading and potentially manipulated to favor the current government's narrative. These objections quickly escalated into a full-blown uproar within the assembly chamber, effectively disrupting normal parliamentary proceedings and creating a tense atmosphere.
Amid the growing commotion, Kumari defended her position, stating clearly that she was attempting to place factual information on the official legislative record. "I did not comment on the Opposition's performance. Why is there so much aggression? How can you object before hearing what I have to say?" she questioned during the heated exchange, expressing frustration at being unable to complete her official reply due to the continuous interruptions.
BJP Legislators Respond to Opposition Protests
The political tension intensified significantly as several BJP legislators, including prominent minister Avinash Gehlot, rose from their seats in direct response to the Opposition's vocal protests. This created a visible divide within the assembly, with members from both major political parties engaging in the contentious debate over infrastructure development data and governance accountability.
The incident highlights the ongoing political friction in Rajasthan's legislative processes, particularly concerning infrastructure development claims and counterclaims between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress parties. Such confrontations during Question Hour sessions underscore the challenges in maintaining constructive legislative dialogue while addressing legitimate concerns about development project implementation across various constituencies.
