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Himachal privilege motions over National Anthem row by both Congress and BJP
Himachal privilege motions over National Anthem row by both Congress and BJP
Both the ruling Congress and opposition BJP in Himachal Pradesh will move privilege motions against each other over allegations of disrespect to the National Anthem. Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said…
Both the ruling Congress and opposition BJP in Himachal Pradesh will move privilege motions against each other over allegations of disrespect to the National Anthem. Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said the BJP will move a privilege motion against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for accusing BJP members of disrespecting the anthem on August 21, claiming video footage shows no disrespect. Thakur also said the BJP will file a criminal defamation case in the High Court.
Revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi alleged that BJP legislators had shown disrespect and are hiding behind camera ambiguity. CM Sukhu demanded an apology from the BJP and said he will move a privilege motion against the BJP for making false statements. Separately, Sukhu announced that teacher appointments for all CBSE-affiliated schools in the state will be completed by September 30, and Rs 80 crore has been allocated for computer labs in those schools.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Privilege motions in state assemblies are rare and carry serious political weight: if upheld, they can lead to suspension of the member. The National Anthem insult allegation has no independent verification mechanism beyond the video footage, which both sides interpret differently. Himachal's assembly has 68 seats, with Congress holding 40 and BJP 25, so any privilege motion will likely pass along party lines. The defamation case in the High Court could take months. Watch for the Speaker's ruling on the admissibility of both privilege motions, which could come within days.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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