'E-Cigarettes Banned': Anurag Thakur Alleges TMC MP Vaping In Lok Sabha, Speaker Takes Note
BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged a TMC MP vaped in Lok Sabha, prompting the Speaker to state no permission exists and promising action if confirmed.Summary
During Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused a Trinamool Congress member of using an e-cigarette inside the House, violating both parliamentary decorum and national law. Speaker Om Birla responded by asserting that no such permission had been granted and pledged to take “strict action” if a written complaint was filed and the allegation was verified. The accusation led to uproar from BJP MPs demanding action, while TMC MP Dola Sen dismissed Thakur’s claim as unfortunate and unsubstantiated. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called for punishment under the COTPA Act 2003 and criticized the silence of Rahul Gandhi and others, deeming it a disrespect to Parliament. The Speaker reiterated that all MPs are subject to the rules and any formal complaint would be seriously examined.
(Source：News 18)
