章 268: Mockery of Indian Parliament

By the afternoon of July 16, 1955, the news of the unprecedented chaos in the Indian Parliament had spread like wildfire.

The printing presses churned out headlines at breakneck speed, their typewriters clacking relentlessly.

Across the globe, radio broadcasts, news columns, and barbershop chatter were filled with stories of the "Parliament Fight of the Century."

In India, tea stalls overflowed with gossiping men, bazaars buzzed with laughter and disbelief, and homes were filled with heated debates.

Across oceans, foreign correspondents found a fresh story to highlight India's struggles with democracy.

It wasn't just a political crisis anymore, it had become a spectacle.

The National Standard, known for its pro-government stance, led with a defensive but cheeky headline:

"Bharat ka Naya Tamasha: Opposition Wants Drama, Not Progress"

The editorial read: