Rajasthan Assembly Turmoil: Six-Month Suspension for Congress MLA Bhakar

On Tuesday, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani suspended Congress MLA Mukesh Bhakar for six months after a fierce standoff in the House. Bhakar's initial suspension was extended following disruptive protests by Congress legislators. Allegations of Bhakar's misconduct, including physically biting security staff, further fueled the controversy.

In a dramatic turn at the Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday, Speaker Vasudev Devnani suspended Congress MLA Mukesh Bhakar for six months. This came after an overnight protest by Congress legislators and Bhakar's refusal to leave the House.

The suspension, initially for the current session, was extended when Bhakar continued shouting slogans during Tuesday's proceedings. Speaker Devnani adjourned the House sine die thereafter.

Allegations against Bhakar included indecent behavior and biting security personnel. The decision has sparked a political controversy, with Congress accusing the BJP government of unconstitutional actions while BJP leaders defended the suspension citing Bhakar's repeated defiance.