Proceedings in the Haryana Legislative Assembly came to a standstill following a fierce debate over a government resolution concerning the Sant Guru रविदास Ji Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan. The atmosphere inside the House turned volatile after a controversial remark by senior Congress legislator and former minister Geeta Bhukkal triggered strong protests from the ruling benches. The ensuing uproar severely disrupted the functioning of the House as tensions flared between rival political factions. While expressing her views on the resolution, the Congress MLA quoted a well-known verse attributed to Sant Ravidas, emphasizing that birth in a particular lineage does not automatically make an individual wise or worthy of reverence.
Direct attack on Ram Kumar Gautam
Expanding on her commentary, Geeta Bhukkal trained her sights directly on Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Ram Kumar Gautam. She alleged that Gautam often indulged in spreading caste-based poison and dividing communities through his remarks. This direct verbal assault immediately angered the ruling party members present in the chamber, causing tempers to rise swiftly across the floor.
Ruling party demands an unconditional apology
Following the remarks directed at the Brahmin community and the senior ruling party MLA, BJP legislators closed ranks inside the chamber. They asserted that the statement constituted a grave insult to the entire community rather than a mere political comment. The treasury benches registered strong objections, demanding that the Congress lawmaker immediately retract her words and issue an unconditional apology.
Intense shouting match and disrupted proceedings
The confrontation quickly escalated into loud slogan-shouting and heated verbal exchanges between leaders from both sides of the aisle. While the ruling coalition stood firm on its demand for an apology, the opposition members refused to back down. Due to the intense commotion and continuous disruptions, the ongoing deliberations on the harmony resolution were brought to a halt.
