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BJP’s Sushmita Dev denies ‘lungiwala’ remark after Rajya Sabha uproar
Rajya Sabha was adjourned for 21 minutes on Wednesday after CPI(M) MP John Brittas accused BJP MP Sushmita Dev of calling him 'lungiwala' during Monday's proceedings. Opposition MPs staged a protest at…
The Story in Brief
Rajya Sabha was adjourned for 21 minutes on Wednesday after CPI(M) MP John Brittas accused BJP MP Sushmita Dev of calling him 'lungiwala' during Monday's proceedings. Opposition MPs staged a protest at Parliament's entrance, with some wearing mundu to highlight unity in diversity.
Dev denied the allegation, saying she had not cast aspersions on any state's attire. 'Neither I nor any members have cast aspersions on any state's attire,' she said. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan advised members not to hurt cultural sentiments. Leader of the House J.P. Nadda offered to mediate between the two MPs.
The Indian Opinion
A single disputed word has derailed Parliament again. Oppn MPs claim 'lungiwala' is an attack on South Indian culture, but the BJP counters that Dev's version was not heard before the uproar. Both sides are weaponising regional identity instead of debating the Income Tax Ordinance that Brittas was actually speaking on. The real test is whether Nadda's mediation actually resolves this, or if both parties prefer performative outrage over legislative work.
Sources (3): thefederal.com, thehindu.com, ndtv.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
