Archive · 25 Jul 2025
MP Assembly Bans Protests, Congress Calls Foul
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has forbidden protests and slogans within its building.
This decision was made before the start of the upcoming session.
The Congress party is not happy because they believe it stops them from speaking out about what the public needs.
The Assembly says it's to keep order and let debates happen without disruptions.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly banned protests and slogan-shouting.
The ban was implemented by the Speaker before the monsoon session.
The Congress party criticized the ban.
The ban was intended to maintain decorum, according to the Assembly.
The Congress party claims the ban limits their ability to raise public issues.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly (Speaker Narendra Tomar) and the Congress party.
- What
- Ban on protests and slogan-shouting in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly.
- When
- Implemented before the monsoon session, which starts on Monday.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly.
- Why
- The Assembly says it's to maintain decorum; the Congress claims it prevents raising public issues.
Congress's Stance
Assembly's Stance
Freedom of Expression
Congress's Stance
The Congress views the ban as limiting their ability to raise public issues.
Assembly's Stance
The Assembly says it's to maintain decorum and ensure healthy debates.
- Event
- Ban on Slogans and Protests
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly
- Order Authority
- Speaker of the House, Narendra Tomar
- Opposition Party
- Congress
- Session Start
- Monday
Sources
Cong condemns MP Assembly order banning slogans and protests
Congress slams MP assembly ban on protests and slogans, calls it attack on democracy
Monsoon Session : Slogans, Sit-Ins Banned On Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Premises