New Delhi: After the proceedings of the day were washed out on Thursday as Opposition insisted on an immediate discussion on Gaza situation, the Centre agreed for a discussion.
The Opposition contended that a “wrong message” has already gone out to the world about the “silence” of Indian Parliament on such a serious issue.
The issue echoed for last two days consecutively in the House which saw a deadlock as the Opposition persisted with its demand for an early debate while the government resisted strongly, arguing that any discourteous remark could affect India's relations with Israel and Palestine.
External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj even wrote to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari, saying that the notices given by opposition members for a debate are inadmissible but her contention was rejected.
Mr Ansari, however, did not give a ruling in favour of immediate discussion, saying a date will be fixed for it in consultation with the Government.
