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Politics
Punjab Assembly Upset Over Illegal Mining, Congress Walks Out
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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During a Punjab assembly session, the issue of illegal mining sparked a heated debate, prompting Congress members to leave the house in protest.
In a recent session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, lawmakers clashed over allegations of illegal mining activities within the state. The debate intensified as opposition members raised concerns about environmental damage and regulatory lapses.
The controversy prompted a significant reaction from the Congress party. Facing mounting pressure, Congress legislators staged a walkout, leaving the assembly chamber in protest of the government's handling of the mining issue.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader challenges of resource management in Punjab and highlighted the political tensions surrounding the topic.
The controversy prompted a significant reaction from the Congress party. Facing mounting pressure, Congress legislators staged a walkout, leaving the assembly chamber in protest of the government's handling of the mining issue.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader challenges of resource management in Punjab and highlighted the political tensions surrounding the topic.