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Congress MLAs allege manhandling as chaos erupts in Haryana Assembly
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM
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During a session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, several Congress legislators said they were physically manhandled, prompting a chaotic scene in the house.
A recent sitting of the Haryana Legislative Assembly descended into disorder after a number of Congress legislators claimed they were physically manhandled by opposing members. The allegations were raised on the floor of the house, leading to heated exchanges and a temporary suspension of proceedings.
Congress MLAs asserted that the alleged assault was unprovoked and violated parliamentary decorum, demanding immediate action from the speaker. They called for a thorough inquiry and urged the opposition to respect the rights of elected representatives.
The speaker of the assembly responded by restoring order and announcing that the matter would be examined in accordance with assembly rules. Meanwhile, leaders of the ruling party dismissed the claims as politically motivated, emphasizing that the session would continue without further disruption.
The incident adds to a series of recent tensions within the state legislature, highlighting the fragile nature of bipartisan cooperation in Haryana's political landscape.
Congress MLAs asserted that the alleged assault was unprovoked and violated parliamentary decorum, demanding immediate action from the speaker. They called for a thorough inquiry and urged the opposition to respect the rights of elected representatives.
The speaker of the assembly responded by restoring order and announcing that the matter would be examined in accordance with assembly rules. Meanwhile, leaders of the ruling party dismissed the claims as politically motivated, emphasizing that the session would continue without further disruption.
The incident adds to a series of recent tensions within the state legislature, highlighting the fragile nature of bipartisan cooperation in Haryana's political landscape.