Vaping row in Lok Sabha: Anurag Thakur writes to Speaker, says incident ‘lowers dignity of the House’
Anurag Thakur complained to the Lok Sabha Speaker about a TMC MP allegedly vaping inside the House, calling it a violation of rules and dignity.Summary
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur has filed a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after accusing a Trinamool Congress MP of vaping inside the House chamber for several days. Thakur highlighted that e-cigarettes are banned in India and their use within Parliament constitutes a violation of parliamentary decorum and the law. The incident disrupted Question Hour, prompting a request from the Speaker for all MPs to maintain decorum and a promise of action if evidence is found. Thakur formally stated the act was a “blatant violation” and a “cognizable offence.” TMC MP Saugata Roy suggested the issue shouldn't be politicized, while Union Ministers Giriraj Singh and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat criticized the alleged behavior as disrespectful to the House and endangering public health. The Winter Session of Parliament is currently underway until December 19th.
(Source：Mint)
