New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- In the Rajya Sabha, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel inside the House's well as "highly objectionable." From August 2-5, the Opposition staged continuous protests over the issue, disrupting the Monsoon Session for several days.

Deputy Chairman Harivansh clarified that the deployment was not ordered by the government but was part of the Secretariat's security arrangements. "The Rajya Sabha is not run by the Ministry of Home Affairs or any external agency," he said, emphasizing that security personnel have long been a part of Parliament's internal security system and that the move aimed to preserve the dignity of the House.

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