Haridwar, March 26 -- Congress leader Harish Rawat said that if the Leader of Opposition is not given a chance to speak, it raises concerns about how democracy and public interest can be protected.

Speaking to ANI, Rawat said, "The Lok Sabha is either adjourned or he is not given the opportunity to speak and after that, things are complicated by making some unnecessary comments. If you do not let the Leader of the Opposition speak, then how will democracy be protected? If the Leader of the Opposition is not allowed to speak, then how will the interests of the public be protected? This is a big question."

Rawat's remarks follow Rahul Gandhi's allegation that he was denied a chance to address the House.

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