Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a speech in the Israeli Parliament on Wednesday (February 25), but just before Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, opposition MPs walked out of the House. However, he did not do this regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition MPs did this in protest against their Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Speaker. As soon as PM Modi’s address started, the opposition MPs returned to the House again.
What is the whole controversy?
In fact, Israeli Parliament Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana had not invited Supreme Court Chief Justice Isaac Amit for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special speech in the House. Which was opposed by the opposition MPs. The opposition called it an insult to constitutional decorum and boycotted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech. However, as soon as Prime Minister Narendra Modi started giving his speech, the opposition MPs returned to the House again. Benny Gants’s party was also present in the House in honor of PM Modi.
Opposition leader shook hands with Prime Minister Modi
Opposition leader in Israel Yair Lapid met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shook hands after returning to the House. He said, we did not do the walkout with you in mind. Along with the ruling party, the opposition was also eager to hear his speech. He further said, your leadership stood with us during Israel’s crisis. For this we are your admirers. This friendship between India and Israel is eternal.
Walkout had already been announced
It had already been made clear by the opposition parties that they would not be a part of the House during the address of their Prime Minister Netanyahu. However, out of respect for the strong relationship between India and Israel, the Prime Minister will return to the House during Modi’s speech. Opposition MPs said that they have respect for the close relations between PM Modi and India-Israel. Let us tell you that Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, even before his speech started, the house echoed with applause and Modi-Modi slogans. Prime Minister Modi was honored with the highest honor of the Israeli Parliament.
