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BJP MP Sushmita Dev’s ‘lungiwala’ remark rocks Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday after CPI(M) MP John Brittas moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev, alleging she repeatedly called him 'lungiwala' during a session on August 10.…
The Story in Brief
Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday after CPI(M) MP John Brittas moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev, alleging she repeatedly called him 'lungiwala' during a session on August 10. Brittas said Dev left her seat and sat behind him while he was speaking, repeatedly making the remark. Dev denied casting aspersions on any state's attire and said she was willing to clarify the misunderstanding. Leader of the House J P Nadda offered to mediate between the two MPs. She has also moved a breach of privilege motion against Brittas. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said he would speak to both members.
The Indian Opinion
Rival privilege motions and a mediator offer suggest both sides know the charge is politically potent but hard to prove. The real test is the video Dev says she has. If it shows 'lungiwala' as a slur, her defence of cultural confusion falls apart. If it shows nothing, Brittas's escalation looks like opportunism. Whichever way, Parliament cannot afford to let regional attire become a weapon in its own chamber.
Sources (3): rediff.com, hindustantimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
