No link between suspension of MPs and security breach: Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla sought to draw a distinction between the recent incident of security breach in Parliament and suspension of opposition MPs, saying that there is «no association» between the two.
Three days after two visitors jumped from the visitor's gallery into Lok Sabha chamber, Birla wrote a letter to all the MPs that a high-level committee has been constituted for an «in-depth investigation» of the incident and another high-level panel for reviewing security of the Parliament complex.
In the two-page letter, Birla cited various similar incidents that happened in the past, including when some MPs carried pepper spray in the House. He underlined that on all such occasions, the House expressed collective resolve against such incidents.
He reiterated that it is Parliament's responsibility to formulate a detailed action plan on security measures in accordance with MPs' suggestions.
Talking about the suspension of MPs, Birla said linking it with breach of security was 'unfortunate' while asserting that there is «no association» between the two.
On December 14, a day after the security breach, 13 MPs all belonging to opposition parties were suspended from Lok Sabha for disrupting the proceedings of the House.
He further said suspension of members was done to uphold the «sanctity of the House.»
At the inauguration of Parliament's new building, all had to refrain from bringing placards inside the House and not creating ruckus in the house, as people do not appreciate such inappropriate conduct and interruptions in proceedings, Birla said.
"...we were unanimous that we would establish the highest standards of parliamentary decorum and dignity. It was in this context that the House was compelled to take
