Congress MP KC Venugopal wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, raising significant concerns regarding his recent comments concerning the June 1975 emergency declaration. Venugopal underscored the potential repercussions of these remarks on the credibility of Parliament, characterizing them as unprecedented and deeply concerning.
He highlighted that making political references from the Chair, especially in the context of the Speaker’s initial duties, raised significant concerns about parliamentary traditions. Venugopal concluded by conveying the Indian National Congress’s dismay over this departure from established norms.
Speaking to ANI, Venugopal further commented that political statements from the Speaker could have been avoided and stressed the need for a cooperative parliamentary environment. He also criticized the President’s recent address, noting its similarity to previous speeches and its perceived lack of new initiatives for various segments of Indian society.
Earlier, the Lok Sabha had adopted a resolution condemning the 1975 Emergency, with Speaker Om Birla underscoring June 25, 1975, as a dark chapter in India’s history. He praised those who resisted the Emergency and defended democracy during its imposition fifty years ago.