“TMC MPs vaping in House!” Thakur sparks uproar, asks Birla to act
The Times Of India
BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused TMC MPs of vaping inside the Lok Sabha, prompting a protest and a promise of investigation from the Speaker.Summary
During Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged that a Trinamool Congress MP was vaping inside the House, despite a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes. Thakur questioned Speaker Om Birla about the permissibility of e-cigarettes in Parliament, and after Birla confirmed they were not allowed, Thakur made the accusation. This sparked a protest from BJP MPs who called for an immediate investigation. Speaker Birla urged all MPs to maintain decorum, emphasizing the importance of upholding the dignity and rules of Parliament, and assured that action would be taken if the allegations were substantiated.
(Source：The Times Of India)
