RS paralysed again: Oppn targets VK Singh, Bhagwat

The Rajya Sabha was paralysed for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the some Opposition parties gunning for minister VK Singh for his ‘dog’ remarks and some others creating ruckus over Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s reported comments on the Ram temple.

No government business could be transacted as the House was adjourned repeatedly as members of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Congress pressed for Singh’s ouster from the Council of Ministers as well as Parliament.

Adding to the pandemonium, members of Samajwadi Party protested against Bhagwat’s remarks that ‘ground should be prepared’ for building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and demanded action against him.

The government ruled out any action against Singh, arguing that he has already clarified on the issue. With regard to Bhagwat’s comments, MoS for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said people have “fundamental right” to reiterate commitment for construction of a temple but the government will respect the court’s decision.