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News India Live, Digital Desk: The deadlock between the ruling party and the opposition is increasing during the budget session of Parliament 2026. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has alleged that the government is deliberately trying to suppress the voice of Rahul Gandhi, which is against parliamentary traditions. Key points of Shashi Tharoor’s statement: Guarding the freedom of speech: Tharoor said that the post of ‘Leader of the Opposition’ (LoP) is extremely dignified in a democracy. If he is not given enough time to express his views or his speech is repeatedly interrupted, then how will the voice of the public reach the House? The Larger Problem: He argued that this is not just a matter of one person, but a widespread problem where voices of dissent are being suppressed. Due to this, there is a fear of losing the relevance of Parliament. Defense of Rahul Gandhi: Tharoor made it clear that Rahul Gandhi is raising important issues to the public (like unemployment, NEET paper leak and farmer crisis), due to which the government is feeling uncomfortable. Situation of confrontation in the House. In recent times, there have been many such occasions in the Parliament when the ministers of the ruling party intervened during Rahul Gandhi’s speech or demanded that some parts of it be removed from the record of the House. Argument of the ruling party: BJP and allies say That Rahul Gandhi makes “factual” allegations and spoils the atmosphere of the House. Unity of the Opposition: This statement of Tharoor has given a message of unity within the India alliance, especially at a time when the Opposition is making a strategy to corner the government. Importance of ‘Leader of Opposition’ in Parliamentary RulesIn the Indian parliamentary system, the Leader of the Opposition gets the status of a cabinet minister. According to the rules, the Leader of the Opposition has the priority right to speak at the beginning and end of any important debate.