Rahul says, didn't speak against India; will speak in House if allowed
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New Delhi: At the centre of the target of treasury benches in Lok Sabha over his statement in London, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he will speak inside the House if allowed to and that he has not spoken anything against the country.
Gandhi was smiling when asked by the reporters in Parliament whether he will apologise for his UK speech. He said, "I haven't spoken anything anti-India," he said.
Rahul Gandhi arrived in Parliament to attend the second part of the Budget Session for the first time after it started on March 13.
Earlier on Thursday, due to the ruckus by the ruling and opposition members, both Houses were adjourned till 2 p.m..
As soon as the day's sitting of Lok Sabha started at 11 a.m., the opposition members rushed into the well shouting slogans and showing placards, seeking a JPC probe in the Adani matter.
As if not to be outdone, Treasury benches were also shouting slogans, seeking an apology from Congress Rahul Gandhi for his remarks during his speech in London last week, where he had said that democratic values were under threat in India.
Amid chaotic scenes, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha till 2 p.m.
Similar scenes played out in the Rajya Sabha too, as the opposition members rushed into the well, protesting over the Adani matter, as soon as the Upper House was convened for the day.
(Inputs from IANS)
