Lok Sabha Speaker Urges Respect Amid Opposition Protests

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called for maintaining the dignity and respect of the House amid opposition protests over comments made by BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay, which were later expunged. Birla cautioned the member against making such remarks in the future, emphasizing respectful parliamentary discourse.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged members to uphold the dignity and respect of the House amid opposition protests sparked by BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay's remarks, which were later expunged. He cautioned the member against repeating such comments.

During discussions on the Union Budget on Wednesday, Gangopadhyay made comments that led to immediate backlash. Once the House convened the following day, opposition members sought to raise the issue. Speaker Birla emphasized the importance of maintaining respect and dignity in parliamentary proceedings.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju echoed Birla's sentiments, asserting that all members, regardless of their political alliances, should refrain from making remarks that could undermine the House's dignity. He underlined that the Speaker holds the authority to take appropriate actions in such circumstances.