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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta rebukes MLA for improper clothing in Assembly
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta publicly rebuked an MLA in the Assembly on Tuesday for wearing improper clothing, saying 'At least wear proper clothes.' The remark, directed at AAP MLA Rajesh Kumar,…
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta publicly rebuked an MLA in the Assembly on Tuesday for wearing improper clothing, saying 'At least wear proper clothes.' The remark, directed at AAP MLA Rajesh Kumar, drew sharp reactions from opposition members who accused Gupta of crossing decorum. Gupta defended her comment, stating it was about maintaining dignity in the House.
The incident has sparked debate over dress code enforcement in the Assembly. Gupta, a first-time CM from the BJP, insisted she meant no disrespect but expected elected representatives to dress appropriately. Opposition MLAs demanded an apology, calling the remark unnecessary.
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Some social media users will twist this into a moral policing or woman-versus-woman spectacle. But the exchange is about basic parliamentary decorum, not fashion policing. Gupta rightly expects lawmakers to set an example. The test is whether she enforces the same standard uniformly, regardless of party or gender. A single video of selective outrage will tell us if it is principle or politics.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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