BJP MLAs Expelled From Delhi Assembly Amidst Dispute Over Manipur Issue Debate

In a swift turn of events, four BJP MLAs were forcibly evicted from the assembly hall after fervently protesting the discussion initiated by AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak.

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Updated on: 17 August 2023 10:19 am

Special session of Delhi Assembly

In a dramatic turn of events, Thursday's session at the Delhi Assembly witnessed heightened tensions as four BJP MLAs were escorted out by security personnel after fervently protesting against the ongoing discussion regarding the Manipur issue. The assembly was convened for various deliberations, but AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak's initiation of a brief discourse on the escalating violence in the northeastern state triggered a heated confrontation.

The BJP legislators stood in protest, contending that matters pertaining to Delhi should take precedence within the House. Deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla swiftly reacted, questioning the BJP MLAs' stance, rhetorically asking, "Do they believe that Manipur's concerns are unworthy of deliberation within this assembly? Even the UP Assembly dedicated time to address the Manipur issue."

Despite Birla's intervention, the BJP MLAs persisted in their protest, ultimately leading to the eviction of four members: Abhay Verma, Jitender Mahajan, Ajay Mahawar, and OP Sharma. The atmosphere remained charged with disruption as Pathak expressed regret over the BJP's reluctance to partake in the discussion, as PTI reported.

Notably, the commotion escalated as AAP legislators, led by Pathak, also raised slogans challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the issue. This incident underscores the persistent challenges of effectively navigating sensitive topics within the legislative realm, while shedding light on the broader discourse surrounding regional concerns within the nation's political landscape.