Lok Sabha witnessed chaos after PM Modi's statement on Maha Kumbh, as Rahul Gandhi was denied permission to speak. The opposition protested, leading to adjournment. Rahul supported the PM's statement but noted Modi's omission of homage to stampede victims, criticizing the decision to silence him in the House.
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