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IN PHOTOS: Ruckus at Parliament as PM Modi replies to Motion of Thanks in Rajya Sabha

Updated On: 05 February, 2026 10:16 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A major ruckus erupted by the Opposition MPs was witnessed as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha during the Union Budget 2026 session. (PICS/ PTI)

PM Modi, in his address on Thursday, targeted the Congress. PICS/ PTI

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PM Modi, in his address on Thursday, targeted the Congress. PICS/ PTI
The PM accused the Congress of insulting the President of India by resorting to disruptions in the Lok Sabha during the debate on her address

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The PM accused the Congress of insulting the President of India by resorting to disruptions in the Lok Sabha during the debate on her address

He had to skip his reply to the debate in the Lok Sabha because of repeated uproar by the Opposition

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He had to skip his reply to the debate in the Lok Sabha because of repeated uproar by the Opposition

As the Prime Minister rose to reply in the Rajya Sabha, Opposition MPs pressed the Chair to allow Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to speak

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As the Prime Minister rose to reply in the Rajya Sabha, Opposition MPs pressed the Chair to allow Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to speak

Opposition MPs stood up raising slogans over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to complete his speech in the Lok Sabha, leading them to boycott the debate in the Lower House

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Opposition MPs stood up raising slogans over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to complete his speech in the Lok Sabha, leading them to boycott the debate in the Lower House

As Modi began his address in the Rajya Sabha, Opposition MPs raised slogans such as ‘tanashahi nahi chalegi’, ‘Let LoP speak’ and ‘we will not tolerate insults’

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As Modi began his address in the Rajya Sabha, Opposition MPs raised slogans such as ‘tanashahi nahi chalegi’, ‘Let LoP speak’ and ‘we will not tolerate insults’

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