Congress MPs protest US imposition of tariffs demand answers from govt

DN Bureau

Congress and other opposition MPs raised the issue as the Lok Sabha proceedings began but with the treasury benches protesting Sonia Gandhi's recent criticism of the government, the House was adjourned till 12 noon. Read further on Dynamite News:

Visuals from the Parliament premises
Visuals from the Parliament premises


New Delhi: Congress MPs on Friday protested in Parliament House complex against the imposition of reciprocal tariffs or import duties by the US and demanded that the Modi government should answer on this issue in Parliament.

Congress and other opposition MPs raised the issue as the Lok Sabha proceedings began but with the treasury benches protesting Sonia Gandhi's recent criticism of the government, the House was adjourned till 12 noon.

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After that, Congress MPs along with some opposition leaders such as Arvind Sawant of the Shiv Sena (UBT) protested on the steps of the Makar Dwar of Parliament. They also took out a march against the imposition of tariffs by the US and demanded that the government answer on the issue in Parliament.


 

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