Anurag Thakur accuses TMC MP of vaping in Lok Sabha
BJP leader Anurag Thakur accused a TMC MP of vaping inside the Lok Sabha, prompting a disruption and a call for action.Summary
During Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on December 11, 2025, BJP leader Anurag Thakur alleged that a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP had been “constantly smoking e-cigarettes in the House for several days.” Thakur questioned whether such devices were permitted, noting the nationwide ban on e-cigarettes. Speaker Om Birla confirmed that smoking is not allowed and stated that action would be taken if a formal complaint was filed. The allegation sparked a ruckus, with BJP MPs demanding action against the TMC member. Birla appealed for maintaining the dignity of Parliament and clarified that a written complaint was necessary for intervention, as smoking is “strictly forbidden” within the premises and e-cigarettes are banned across India.
(Source：Newsbytes)
