AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended from Rajya Sabha for ‘unruly behaviour’

Singh, along with other Opposition MPs, were demanding a statement from the prime minister on the unrest in Manipur.

Jul 24, 2023 - 22:30
AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended from Rajya Sabha for ‘unruly behaviour’

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh was on Monday suspended for the rest of the Monsoon Session as members of Opposition parties continued to hold protests demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on the ethnic violence in Manipur.

Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhar said he took action against Singh because of his “unruly behaviour” and accused him of repeatedly violating his orders. In a video from the Rajya Sabha, Singh can be seen protesting in the Well of the House.

Leader of the House Piyush Goyal moved the motion to suspend Singh which was adopted by the House through a voice vote. After suspending Singh, Dhankhar adjourned proceedings of the Rajya Sabha till 2 pm as the protests went on.

Both the Houses were later adjourned for the day as Opposition protest continued.

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien also entered into a heated exchange with Dhankhar for omitting to mention the party affiliations of Opposition members seeking a discussion on the Manipur violence under Rule 267. The rule provides for setting...

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