Opposition MPs Suspended: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the government of stifling the voices of nearly 150 opposition MPs and, in turn, silencing 60% of the people of India by suspending them from Parliament. The remarks were made during the protest organised by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc at Jantar Mantar, addressing the mass suspension of MPs.Unemployment Sparks Security BreachGandhi seized the opportunity to criticise the government over rising unemployment, linking it to the recent security breach in the Lok Sabha. He pointed out that two unemployed youths, carrying smoke canisters, breached the Parliament earlier this month, highlighting the dire employment situation in the country.Security Breach and Subsequent SuspensionsThe security breach occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack when two individuals infiltrated the Lok Sabha, releasing smoke canisters and shouting anti-establishment slogans. The incident led to the suspension of 146 MPs from the Winter Session of Parliament, sparking debates and protests.Youth Spending Habits RevealedRahul Gandhi revealed the results of a survey showing that the youth of the country spend an average of 7.30 hours a day on social media apps. Expressing shock at the findings, he emphasised the need to address the growing concerns of unemployment and social media dependency among the youth.Media Focus on Mimicry, Not SuspensionAddressing the medias priorities, Gandhi criticised the focus on his mimicry video rather than questioning the suspension of nearly 150 MPs. He argued that the suspended MPs represent the voice of the people, and by silencing them, the government has neglected the concerns of the majority.Save Democracy Protest Sends a MessageIn solidarity with the protest under the banner Save Democracy, senior opposition leaders, including Sharad Pawar and Mallikarjun Kharge, gathered at Jantar Mantar. Shashi Tharoor emphasised that the demonstration aims to convey that current events are detrimental to the countrys future, urging people to consider a change in government.The protest against the suspension of opposition MPs echoes the broader sentiment that the democratic values of the country are under threat, urging citizens to be aware and vocal about the issues at hand.
