Forced to pay homage outside parliament: Kharge

December 09, 2021 16:32

CDS Bipin Rawat who died in the chopper crash yesterday

Leader of Opposition in the Upper House, Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday alleged that Opposition parties were forced to pay tributes to the CDC Bipin Rawat and the other 12 people who died in the chopper crash, outside Parliament.

Earlier today, the Opposition leaders called off their ongoing sit-in dharna against the suspension of the 12 Rajya Sabha MPs for the day as a mark of respect towards General Bipin Rawat and 12 others who lost their lives in the chopper crash.

Addressing a press conference, Kharge said, "May the families of soldiers get the strength to bear the loss. We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel."

"We stand here today to pay tributes to CDS General Bipin Rawat and others who lost their lives in the tragic chopper crash. Rajnath Singh delivered a statement in Parliament. I, being the leader of Opposition and all of the floor leaders wanted to pay our tributes and speak for 1 minute each. But neither the government nor the Chair allowed us to do so," Kharge said.

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