One day after S Jaishankar’s speech in the Rajya Sabha was disrupted by protests, the Union Minister on Friday lashed out stating that for the Opposition “partisan politics” held more importance than national progress. Slamming the Opposition party MPs for “repeatedly disrupting” his address in Parliament, the minister said he would present the thrust of his statement in a video message. Giving an overview of the Prime Minister’s recent foreign visits over the last few months, and several high-level engagements through which India has advanced its national objectives and interests, the External Affairs Minister said that said it is unfortunate that these matters were not allowed to be debated in Parliament with the seriousness that they deserve. “Yesterday, I sought to apprise the Parliament and the people of India of some important developments pertaining to foreign policy. These include achievements that truly advance our national interests significantly in critical spheres. Sadly, the Opposition repeatedly disrupted my statement in both Houses of Parliament,” Jaishankar said. He added, “Obviously, for them, partisan politics was more important than national progress. Since, I believe these matters are important to discuss in public domain, I am presenting a thrust of my statement yesterday”.