Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted over alleged Lungiwala remark
Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were disrupted on Wednesday following allegations by CPM MP John Brittas that BJP MP Sushmita Dev referred to him as Lungiwala. Brittas filed a privilege motion claiming the remark was made while he was speaking in the house on Monday. Sushmita Dev denied the allegation, stating she did not intend to disparage any state's culture or attire. The house was adjourned by the chair until 2 pm, and the MPs were advised to resolve the matter privately.
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What Happened
CPM MP John Brittas disrupted the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday by alleging that BJP MP Sushmita Dev called him Lungiwala during a session on Monday. Brittas submitted a notice for breach of privilege against Dev, claiming the remark was directed at him while he was seated in the row ahead of her. Sushmita Dev denied the accusation, asserting that she had not made any derogatory comments regarding regional attire or culture. The chair, C.P. Radhakrishnan, adjourned the house proceedings until 2 pm to address the situation.
Following the resumption of the session, Dev placed her clarification on record. The chair advised both members to meet in their chambers to resolve the disagreement. The incident sparked an uproar in the house, with opposition members characterizing the alleged remark as an attack on South Indian culture. The chair expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the members and issued instructions regarding the decorum of the house.
Key Facts
- CPM MP John Brittas alleged that BJP MP Sushmita Dev called him Lungiwala.Source not recorded
- The alleged remark was reportedly made during a Rajya Sabha session on Monday.Source not recorded
- John Brittas filed a privilege motion against Sushmita Dev.Source not recorded
- Sushmita Dev denied making any disparaging remarks about regional culture or attire.Source not recorded
- The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 2 pm due to the uproar.Source not recorded
- The chair advised the two MPs to resolve the issue privately.Source not recorded
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