Vaping case: Birla hints at action if charge established
Speaker Om Birla stated action will be taken if a Parliament member is found guilty of vaping in Lok Sabha.Summary
Speaker Om Birla affirmed that action is mandatory if an MP violates parliamentary dignity, specifically referencing the accusation against a Trinamool member for vaping inside Lok Sabha. He noted that MPs have previously lost their membership for misconduct, but the decision rests with the Lok Sabha after a committee recommendation. The investigation into the complaint filed by BJP MP Anurag Thakur is nearing completion. Birla also confirmed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1st. He emphasized the continuous responsibility of parliamentarians and announced that Pakistan and Bangladesh will not participate in the upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) hosted by India. Finally, Birla addressed the inquiry committee probing corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, stating that Lok Sabha has presented its views to the Supreme Court.
(Source：Times of India)
