Parliament Special session: BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri abuses BSP MP Danish Ali in Lok Sabha; opposition demand strict action
PTI. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had expressed regret in the House immediately after Bidhuri made the objectionable remarks and said, “I express regret if the opposition is hurt by the remarks made by the member." Singh also said he had not heard the remarks and urged the Chair to delete them from the proceedings if they have hurt the opposition members. Congress member K Suresh, who was in the Chair, said he had already directed the officials to expunge the remarks.
Opposition, however, have demanded strict action against Ramesh Bidhuri. Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra urged Speaker Om Birla to take action against Bidhuri. In a post on X, she wrote, Maryadapurush @ombirlakota- feel free initiate a privilege motion against me for calling you out.
Will be happy to face any committees. But am asking you here and now- what action are you taking against @rameshbidhuri? Congress leader Pawan Khera also slammed Bidhuri over his remarks on BSP MP in Lok Sabha. He wrote, “I have seen Ramesh Bidhuri as MLA in Delhi Assembly.
He was better during those days. I guess, in the Parliament his upbringing has been ably done by Modi-Shah. New Parliament.
New India." Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh demanded Bidhuri's suspension from the Lower House of Parliament. He said, "What Ramesh Bidhuri said about Danish Ali is highly condemnable. The more it is criticised, the less it is.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has apologised but that is insufficient. I have never heard such language. This language should not be used inside or outside the Parliament.
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