Kharge Criticizes Unauthorized Entry in Parliament

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed outrage over the unauthorized entry of Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Tata Projects personnel into his Parliament chamber on September 28. In a letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Kharge described this incident as an 'extraordinary development' and a 'blatant violation' of his privileges as an MP and Leader of the Opposition. He demanded to know the authority under which these officials entered without permission, labeling the intrusion as 'highly disrespectful and completely unacceptable'. Kharge called for measures to prevent future occurrences and insisted that any required entry should seek his permission and include a representative from his office. The CISF clarified that their presence was part of routine security protocol during maintenance work, but Kharge's concerns remain unresolved as no official responses have been issued from the involved agencies. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in Parliament and raises questions about protocol and respect for parliamentary privileges.