New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- A controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Government of deploying Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel inside the Upper House, questioning the intent behind what he termed a "militarisation" of Parliament proceedings.
"Are we terrorists?" Kharge thundered, drawing sharp reactions from the treasury benches. "Why is the CISF being brought in? This is not just about security - this is an attempt to intimidate the Opposition and undermine democracy," he said, prompting uproar and sloganeering from members.
Kharge claimed that the unusual security presence signaled a deeper erosion of democratic values and accused the BJP of trying...