INDIA bloc protests over mass suspension of MPs around Parliament

The protest by the suspended opposition leaders of the INDIA bloc from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over this week took out a protest march Thursday morning from the old Parliament building to Vijay Chowk in central Delhi displaying the placards and banner of "Save Democracy" and "Opposition MPs Suspended! Is This The End of Democracy?" and "Parliament Caged, Democracy Expelled!"

The move has come when the Union Minister Amit Shah will move the three criminal code bills for the consideration and passage on Thursday. 

These three bills include the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 that were passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the protest by 141 suspended opposition is likely to continue by the opposition leaders over December 13 Parliament Security breach. According to reports, the suspended leaders have decided to hold a nationwide protest, including one at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. 

Here’s how the leaders responded to protest

While speaking to ANI, Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain said, "They ousted one MP to protect one MP. This clearly shows their intentions.”

#WATCH | Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain says, "They ousted one MP to protect one MP. This clearly shows their intentions. BJP workers, leaders and MPs can do whatever they want, they will be forgiven for the same...But if Opposition MPs demand even a statement and try to… pic.twitter.com/fAI7PR0JNa

— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2023

CPI(M) MP John Brittas said that they are protesting against the brutal killing of democracy.

#WATCH | CPI(M) MP John Brittas says, "Protesting against the brutal killing of democracy. The democracy has been massacred. Parliamentary democracy is not there. You could see the Union Home Minister speaking unilaterally. This is Opposition-mukt Parliament. It is almost like a… pic.twitter.com/O1dP8u3bZs

— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2023

Flagrant violation had happened to the sanctity of the House: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

#WATCH | Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says, "All we want is a statement from the Home Minister in the presence of the Prime Minister about the events which happened on December 13 and the subsequent action they have taken...Flagrant violation had happened to the sanctity of the… pic.twitter.com/zRDR1JEzqV

— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2023

CISF replaces Delhi Police at Parliament

Meanwhile, the CISF will be deployed for the comprehensive security of the Parliament. The decision by the centre has been taken days after the major security breach in the Parliament. According to the sources, the government is in talks with concerned stakeholders to give comprehensive security to the institution. 

However, the final decision on this is likely to come by next week.