The opposition, led by the Congress, walked out of the Rajya Sabha on Monday after their notices for urgent discussions on various issues were rejected. The demands, raised under Rule 267, included concerns over "duplicate" voter ID cards, US funding to boost voter turnout, and the upcoming delimitation exercise in southern states. However, Deputy Chairman Harivansh dismissed the dozen notices, prompting protests and slogans from opposition MPs. When Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge was denied permission to speak, the group staged a walkout.

Union Minister and Leader of the House J P Nadda criticized the move, calling it "irresponsible behaviour" and accusing the opposition of undermining Parliament. He suggested that MPs, including Kharge, need a "refresher course" on House rules, alleging a "vicious design" to avoid debate and portray the government as unwilling to engage. Nadda emphasized that the Modi-led government is open to discussing any issue within the framework of parliamentary rules, pointing to opportunities during the upcoming Union Budget debate.

The rejected notices covered a range of topics. DMK, CPI, and MDMK members sought clarity on delimitation in southern states, while Trinamool Congress and Congress MPs flagged alleged Election Commission lapses over duplicate voter IDs. AAP’s Sanjay Singh highlighted stock market losses for small investors, and Samajwadi Party’s Ramji Lal Suman sought discussion on a claim by US President Donald Trump about American funding for Indian voter turnout. CPI(M)’s V Sivadasan raised issues of anganwadi and mid-day meal workers.

Nadda urged the opposition to respect procedural norms, warning that their actions risked maligning democracy. "The government is ready for debate," he reiterated, calling for constructive engagement over the next 10 days of budget discussions.