Opposition stages walkout in Rajya Sabha over BJP MP's remarks on misuse of OBC reservation

Rajya Sabha saw a walkout by opposition parties. This followed remarks by BJP member K Laxman.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Rajya Sabha saw a walkout by opposition parties.
• This followed remarks by BJP member K Laxman.
• He stated OBC reservation is misused in the name of religion.
• Union Minister J P Nadda criticized the walkout.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• He accused the opposition of disrespecting democratic values and the Constitution.
• The opposition staged a walkout during Zero Hour.
• Rajya Sabha saw a walkout by opposition parties.
• This followed remarks by BJP member K Laxman.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• He stated OBC reservation is misused in the name of religion.
• Union Minister J P Nadda criticized the walkout.
• He accused the opposition of disrespecting democratic values and the Constitution.