Raipur, Feb. 26 -- The fourth day of the Chhattisgarh Assembly's Budget Session was marked by sharp confrontations, repeated disruptions and a dramatic walkout by the Opposition.
Contentious issues ranging from alleged drug trafficking and custodial deaths in prisons to Naxal surrenders, crime trends and paddy procurement policy dominated proceedings, exposing deep political fault lines between the treasury benches and the Congress on Thursday.
The confrontation escalated after adjournment motions were disallowed, prompting slogan shouting by Opposition members. Several legislators who entered the well of the House were automatically suspended under Assembly rules, bringing the day's proceedings to a turbulent close.
Former Chief Ministe...