Vaping Row In Lok Sabha: Om Birla Says Probe In Final Stage, ‘Strict Action’ If Rules Breached
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that the investigation into alleged vaping within the House is almost complete and strict action will be taken if rules are violated.Summary
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed concerns raised by BJP MP Anurag Thakur regarding the alleged use of e-cigarettes inside the House. Thakur claimed that some Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs were vaping despite a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes. Birla firmly denied granting any permission for vaping and assured that a probe was in its final stages. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity and decorum of Parliament, stating that strict action would be taken against anyone found breaching parliamentary norms. Birla noted that action would be initiated upon receiving a formal written complaint, reminding members that e-cigarettes are prohibited in India.
(Source：News18)
