NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, expressing “deep concerns” over BJP MP Sambit Patra allegedly using “slanderous language” against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi at a media interaction. The Congress’ whip in Lok Sabha has sought stringent action against Patra.
Describing Patra’s behaviour as “highly inappropriate and disrespectful”, Tagore, in his letter, said that he trusts that the Speaker will address this matter with the “seriousness it deserves and take appropriate steps to uphold the dignity and integrity of our parliamentary system”.
Tagore alleged that Patra’s conduct is a “clear violation of the decorum and ethics expected of an MP”, adding, “Such behaviour not only tarnishes the image of Parliament, but also insults the dignity of a high constitutional office. As a custodian of Parliament, I urge you to take stringent action against Patra.”
In another face-off with BJP, Congress lashed out at MP Nishikant Dubey for drawing links between a foreign investor and Gandhi. In a post on X, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said “agents of Adani” have been given only one task – to defame and abuse those who expose their “mega corruption”.
Congress’ deputy leader in LS Gaurav Gogoi said, “We’ve spoken with the Speaker and it is our demand that the person (Dubey) should take back his words and apologise, and the Speaker takes a strong step.”
Venugopal said when the entire opposition was raising the issue of a “travel ban” on the leader of opposition to Sambhal, “Speaker allowed Dubey to speak in the zero hour and he used the “most defamatory words” against the LoP, Wayanad MP (Priyanka Gandhi) and Congress.”
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