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Opposition Cong stages walkout in Raj Assembly in protest against sand mafia

Opposition Cong stages walkout in Raj Assembly in protest against sand mafia

Jaipur, Mar 19 (UNI) Pandemonium broke out in the Rajasthan Assembly on Wednesday after accusations of “illegal sand mining” at the behest of ruling BJP leaders, prompting the Opposition Congress to stage a walkout.
Ruckus erupted in the House during the Zero Hour after Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tika Ram Jully and some other Congress members raised the issue, accusing ruling party leaders of colluding with the sand mafia. This triggered sharp protests from the treasury benches, leading to a heated verbal duel.
Jully questioned, “Why is illegal sand mining not being curbed? What compelled the state government to launch a drive against illegal mining some time ago, only to stop it later? Is the evil of illegal mining over, and who prevented officials from taking action?

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