Lok Sabha to Resume Amid Controversy Over Naravane's Unpublished Memoir

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{ "title": "Lok Sabha to Resume Amid Controversy Over Naravane's Unpublished Memoir", "article": "The Lok Sabha is set to reconvene on Tuesday, following a chaotic session yesterday that was marred by disruptions and heated exchanges over former Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir. The controversy erupted when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from the book, which criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their handling of the 2020 India-China conflict. According to sources, Gandhi wanted to highlight how Naravane's book allegedly indicts the government for 'letting down' the army during the conflict. However, BJP leaders objected to the mention of the book, arguing that only formally published material can be quoted in the House. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, intervened, stating that no book or newspaper clipping can be quoted on a matter not related to the proceedings of the House. Gandhi insisted that the document was authenticated and he could quote from it, leading to a heated exchange between the opposition and ruling parties. The controversy has sparked a debate on social media, with senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge questioning what was written in Naravane's book that has left BJP leaders 'rattled'. The Lok Sabha is expected to resume proceedings today, with all eyes on how the controversy unfolds. Meanwhile, the India-US trade deal has been sealed, and the focus is on how the Lok Sabha will address the issue. The proceedings of the House are set to be closely watched, as the opposition and ruling parties engage in a battle of wits over the controversy surrounding Naravane's unpublished memoir."