A New India
Chapter 266 - 266: Chaos in the Parliament and Outside - II

Finally after some time Chaos subsided as members returned to their seat but most were still standing waiting for the speaker to end this session.

As if waiting here for more then even a second will pollute them.

Ever since his travel to this world there are only few times where he has gotten this angry and today's parliament session became one of them.

He had saw everything from anger to shamelessness of these polticians.

The reason why they did all this was to distrub today's session so that they can prepare themselves tommorow.

It was not for love or justice but just personal gains.

Sometimes he wonders why did he continued with democracy with all the military power he controls he could just take over this country and rule with authority.

As Rohan walked out of the chamber, flanked by Neeraj and Harish, he muttered, "Kal in sabka jawab dena padega. Yeh drama zyada der nahi chalega." (Tomorrow, I'll give them all an answer. This drama won't last long.)

Neeraj nodded, knowing fully well that Rohan's determination was unshakable.

No matter what happens, this bill will pass and God forbid if anything happens and riots start once again.

There will be cleansing, a proper cleansing.

Outside, the media swarmed the Parliament gates, capturing the chaotic scenes of MPs shouting and walking out a day that would go down as one of the most contentious in India's history.

No sooner did these guys started giving interviews and discrediting the government and Rohan.

By evening, the chaos of Parliament had spilled onto the streets, not through shouting mobs but through the black-and-white pages of newspapers that flew off the presses with alarming speed.

Vendors yelled out headlines in markets and street corners, their voices echoing above the din of bustling Delhi:

"Pradhan Mantri ke faisle par vipaksh ka prahar!" (The opposition attacks the Prime Minister's decision!)

"Desh ke bikhre tukde, ek aur batwara!" (The country fragmented, another partition!)

"State Reorganization: A Dangerous Gamble or Bold Leadership?"

In homes, tea stalls, and offices, conversations turned heated as people flipped through the pages, some shocked, others outraged.

Among the leading publications, two narratives emerged: one supporting Rohan and the reforms, while the other heavily criticized him, amplifying the opposition's voice.

One of the most prominent dailies, The People's Sentinel, ran a scathing headline:

"A Nation Divided by One Man's Ambition"

The article began with an interview with a senior opposition leader, Pratap Sharma, who had walked out of Parliament earlier that day.

His quotes were fiery, laden with accusation:

"This so-called reorganization is nothing but a veiled attempt at grabbing power. Does the Prime Minister think dividing Uttar Pradesh into three states will make people forget their shared history? Or that splitting Punjab and Maharashtra will make them more 'efficient'? This is not governance; it is dictatorship. Yeh faisle logon ke liye nahi, sirf ek vyakti ke ahankaar ke liye hain!" (These decisions are not for the people but for one man's ego!)

The paper quoted another MP from Rajasthan:

"Rajasthan has existed as one entity for centuries. Breaking it apart now is an insult to its glorious heritage. Pradhan Mantri desh ko mazboot banane ke bajaye usse kamzor kar rahe hain." (The Prime Minister is weakening the country instead of strengthening it.)

The editorial section didn't hold back either. The lead opinion piece titled "Partition by Another Name" argued:

"This is not state reorganization; this is state disintegration. The Prime Minister's arrogance blinds him to the cultural and emotional bonds that tie regions together. This will not end well."

Meanwhile, The National Standard, a newspaper known for its pro-government stance, published a more tempered headline:

"Bold Leadership for a Unified Future"

The accompanying article praised Rohan for his courage:

"State reorganization was a task no leader dared to undertake before, knowing the resistance it would face. Prime Minister Rohan has not only taken on this challenge but done so with a vision that prioritizes efficiency, representation, and unity. While the opposition hurls accusations, they conveniently ignore the exhaustive three-year process led by the State Reorganization Commission."

The paper highlighted a quote from a ruling party MP:

"This is not about division; it is about better governance. The opposition claims it's a partition, but what they fail to mention is how these changes will bring development to neglected regions. Desh ke har kone tak suvidha pahunchana hai. Yeh faisla isiliye zaroori hai." (The aim is to bring facilities to every corner of the country. That's why this decision is essential.)

It also published an excerpt from Justice Fazal Ali's report, emphasizing the commission's data-driven approach and rationale for each state.

By evening, the streets were alive with debates fueled by the contrasting headlines.

In a crowded tea stall near Connaught Place, a group of men huddled over newspapers, their voices rising as they argued.

"Yeh toh sahi faisla hai! Uttar Pradesh itna bada hai ki koi sarkar uska dhyan poora nahi rakh sakti. Teen rajya banenge toh vikas hoga." (This is the right decision! Uttar Pradesh is so large that no government can manage it properly. With three states, there will be development.)

Another man slammed his hand on the table. "Aur Punjab ka kya? Hamein toh bas todne ki aadat lag gayi hai is desh mein." (And what about Punjab? This country has gotten used to breaking things apart.)

A young student chimed in, holding a copy of The National Standard:

"Dekho, agar aap log data padhein toh samajh aayega. Yeh faisla sirf logon ki bhaavnao par nahi, logic par bhi aadharit hai." (Look, if you read the data, you'll understand. This decision isn't just based on emotions but also logic.)

Another man from the next table interrupted, waving his copy of The People's Sentinel:

"Logic? Kaisa logic? Yeh bas ek political stunt hai. Yeh pradhan mantri sirf apna naam banana chahta hai!" (Logic? What logic? This is just a political stunt. The Prime Minister just wants to make a name for himself!)

The opposition's office was buzzing with activity.

Leaders gathered, flipping through the day's headlines, strategizing their next moves.

"We need to amplify this anger," Pratap Sharma declared. "We'll give interviews, hold rallies, and ensure the people see this for what it is, a betrayal."

Another leader, sipping tea, added, "And what about Parliament tomorrow? We can't let him win this. If we keep the chaos alive, the bill might get delayed."

Meanwhile, in the ruling party's office, Neeraj briefed Rohan on the media coverage. "The National Standard is standing firmly with us, but The People's Sentinel is running wild with opposition interviews. Public opinion is swinging both ways."

Rohan, pacing the room, muttered under his breath, "Let them run wild. Tomorrow, I'll speak in Parliament, and we'll settle this once and for all."

As the sun set on Delhi, the Parliament grounds were fortified with extra security.

Rumors of protests circulated, with reports of buses being organized to bring crowds from neighboring states.

In homes, people read the papers by dim lantern light, debating the day's events.

Outside, the city braced itself for another stormy session in Parliament, one that promised to decide the fate of a united yet diverse India.