The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed attacks and counter-attacks by the Opposition and treasury benches over issues such as unemployment, “breach” of federal principles and communal divisions during the debate on motion of thanks to President’s address to the joint session of Parliament.
The BJP got support from parties such as the YSRCP, BJD and the AGP, while the Trinamool Congress, Left parties and the Congress shared similar points against the Centre.
Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, who started the debate, said the Centre was hounding opposition leaders using the Central investigating agencies. Attacking the concept of “one nation one election,” he said the BJP’s aim was to destroy federalism. Mr. Ray said even a Dalit Chief Minister had not been spared.
