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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi stopped speaking in the Lok Sabha after strong objections from BJP members during the debate on the anti-paper leak bill. The Congress leader later claimed he was not allowed to speak properly and alleged interruptions by the ruling party.

A video from the session has gone viral, showing other MPs and colleagues urging Gandhi to continue his address despite the disruptions. Gandhi had been speaking on issues related to student protests and accountability when the House witnessed raised voices and sloganeering.

The BJP countered that he was given a full opportunity to speak and that objections were raised strictly on parliamentary rules. The incident added to the already charged atmosphere in the House, which saw repeated adjournments. Both sides have traded accusations, with the opposition accusing the government of stifling debate and the treasury benches dismissing the claims as political drama.