Brittas Taunted ‘Lungiwala’ in Rajya Sabha, South MPs Wear Dhoti In Solidarity
Rajya Sabha dhoti protest
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- The Hindu Top·1h agoRajya Sabha adjourned amid row over ‘lungiwala’ remark against CPI(M) MP John Brittas
Proceedings disrupted as CPI(M) MP alleges BJP’s Sushmita Dev repeatedly used the term during a debate; Chair calls for respect for regional identities and summons members for discussions
Read at The Hindu Top → - Mint News·8h ago‘Lungiwala’ remark row rocks Rajya Sabha: What happened between Sushmita Dev, John Brittas — All you need to know
A controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha over BJP MP Sushmita Dev's alleged remark against CPI(M) MP John Brittas. Following a disruption, Dev denied making any disparaging comments, while Brittas alleged she called him 'lungiwala.' The session was adjourned as tensions rose…
Read at Mint News → - Deccan Chronicle Ent·12h agoBrittas Taunted ‘Lungiwala’ in Rajya Sabha, South MPs Wear Dhoti In Solidarity
A day after BJP MP Sushmita Dev allegedly taunted John Brittas by calling him "Lungiwala" while he was speaking in the Rajya Sabha, many MPs wore dhoti in solidarity to the CPIM MP
Read at Deccan Chronicle Ent → - Hindustan Times India·18h agoJohn Brittas vs Sushmita Dev ‘lungiwala’ row escalates as BJP MP moves privilege notice against CPI(M) leader
The CPI(M) leader had also earlier moved a privilege notice against Sushmita Dev and criticised the use of stereotypes in parliamentary discourse.
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