Hundreds of retired bureaucrats and former military officers have accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of undermining the dignity and decorum of Parliament. In a joint letter, they demanded an apology from the Congress leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The signatories said the conduct of an Opposition leader carries added responsibility. They argued that protest politics inside the Parliament complex crosses a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The letter was signed by over 200 retired officials, including former civil servants and ex-servicemen. It questioned Rahul Gandhi\u2019s conduct during recent protests linked to Opposition MPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They said the dignity of Parliament must be protected at all times. They also described Parliament as the country\u2019s highest constitutional forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The signatories referred to events on March 12, when Opposition MPs reportedly defied Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla\u2019s directives. They said MPs staged a protest within the Parliament complex despite instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The letter argued that such defiance weakens institutions. It added that the concern becomes sharper when the Leader of Opposition is part of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The officials also pointed to visuals of Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs sitting on Parliament stairs. They said the group was seen having tea and biscuits there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their view, the stairs are not a venue for symbolic activism. They described the act as inappropriate and contrary to parliamentary dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The letter also referenced a separate protest near Parliament\u2019s Makar Dwar over LPG concerns. Some Opposition MPs were seen carrying mock brick stoves and raising slogans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BJP criticised the demonstration and said Parliament is not a picnic spot. The retired officials echoed the theme, warning against turning the complex into a stage for political theatrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The signatories acknowledged that questioning the government is a democratic right. However, they said this must not come at the cost of institutional credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They expressed particular concern because Rahul Gandhi holds the constitutional office of Leader of the Opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The letter ended with an appeal to Rahul Gandhi to apologise to the nation. It also urged him to reflect on how protests inside and around Parliament affect public discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The retired officials said democratic institutions gain strength when political contest stays within established norms. They warned that symbolic demonstrations in Parliament premises risk doing the opposite.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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