CM Nayab Singh Saini Slams Congress Protest, Says Opposition Refused to Examine Assembly Video Footage

Intensifying the political fallout on the opening day of the Haryana Assembly’s monsoon session, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a scathing counterattack against Congress legislators over their vocal protests and allegations. Addressing the House, the Chief Minister asserted that the opposition party arrived with a pre-determined agenda and showed a deliberate unwillingness to listen to factual truths or participate constructively in legislative business.Dismissing Allegations of Misconduct and Denying EntryAddressing claims made by opposition leaders, including Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda, regarding alleged mistreatment and restricted entry, CM Saini categorically rejected the accusations. He clarified that all elected members were treated with due respect and permitted entry into the House. Furthermore, he dismissed opposition claims concerning physical scuffles and heckling as entirely baseless political fabrication.Challenging the Opposition With Video EvidenceIn a direct challenge to the claims raised by opposition benches, CM Saini revealed that he had formally proposed to the Assembly Speaker that representatives from both the ruling coalition and the opposition examine the official video footage of the incident. He maintained that reviewing the recording would instantly expose the reality of the situation. However, the Chief Minister noted with disappointment that opposition members flatly refused to even view the footage, undermining their own narrative.Appealing for Legislative Dignity and Constructive DebateCriticizing the Congress's style of protest—including the symbolic wearing of black attire—CM Saini emphasized that the Assembly is a sacred forum meant for meaningful discussion, policy dialogue, and public welfare debates. Urging the opposition to let proceedings run smoothly, he reiterated that the government remains fully prepared to answer legitimate queries. Concluding his address, the Chief Minister remarked that continuous pandemonium tarnishes the dignity of the House, a spectacle closely watched and judged by the citizens of Haryana.