New restrictions on media movement within the Parliament have sparked significant backlash, led by Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who urged Speaker Om Birla to 'free them from the cage' of confinement to a designated enclosure. In response to protests and concerns raised during the Budget discussion, Birla assured journalists that their grievances would be addressed, and better facilities provided. Opposition leaders, including Derek O'Brien and Priyanka Chaturvedi, condemned the restrictions as a form of censorship, emphasizing the media's role as the 'fourth pillar of democracy'. Gandhi's calls for the removal of these limitations highlight the ongoing tensions between the government and press freedom. Birla, while acknowledging the concerns, reminded Gandhi of the proper parliamentary procedures for raising such issues. The situation remains dynamic as discussions continue regarding the future of media access in the Parliament.