Pandemonium Erupts in Punjab Assembly Over Mobile Phone Use

A heated argument in the Punjab Assembly over the alleged use of a mobile phone by Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira led to chaos, resulting in opposition MLAs demanding alcometer tests for legislators. The session, intended to address wage revisions, saw interruptions and eventual adjournment amid the uproar.

Pandemonium erupted in the Punjab Assembly on Friday during a special session aimed at addressing wage revisions, as a debate over the alleged use of a mobile phone by Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira took center stage. The altercation started when Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan noticed Khaira using his phone while a resolution was being read.

The incident quickly escalated, with Chief Minister Mann objecting to the MLA's actions, prompting a back-and-forth exchange that disrupted proceedings. As tensions rose, opposition MLAs called for alcometer tests on all legislators, resulting in further chaos and a temporary adjournment of the house.

Despite attempts to restore order, conflicts between the treasury and opposition benches persisted, leading to prolonged sloganeering and an eventual walkout by Congress legislators. The session also proposed an increase in minimum wages for workers, though the disruptive scenes overshadowed the resolution's presentation.