Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, categorically stated that the aim of the Opposition is that the House should function and discussions take place.
He made the statement after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with a demand to expunge alleged derogatory remarks made against him in the House.
Addressing the media on the premises of Parliament, Mr Gandhi said: "I met the Speaker and told him that the derogatory comments made against me should be removed. The Speaker said he would look into it."
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