The Rajasthan Congress has announced statewide protests on Saturday over the MLAs’ suspension and over the snide remark on late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the House. The suspension was imposed on Friday after the MLas moved toward the Speaker’s dais in protest against Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot’s remarks about late Prime minister. The protest is expected to continue until Monday when proceedings resume. Since the House is in recess over the weekend, the protest is likely to continue for the rest of the weekend and into next week. The Congress will burn effigies of the minister in all districts to express their opposition to his remarks and the suspension of their legislators. With no compromise in sight, the political standoff isexpected to continue, keeping the Assembly in turmoil in the days ahead. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
