E-Cigarette Row: Speaker Om Birla Warns MPs, Action Against Violators in Parliament
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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 16:09
E-Cigarette Row: Speaker Om Birla Warns MPs, Action Against Violators in Parliament
- •Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issued a stern warning regarding e-cigarette use within Parliament premises, stating "Action will be taken."
- •A full investigation is underway, and a committee has been formed to probe the allegations, initiated by BJP MP Anurag Thakur.
- •Anurag Thakur's complaint alleges a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP openly used an e-cigarette inside the House, calling it a serious legal and ethical violation.
- •CCTV footage is being reviewed, and involved MPs will be questioned to uphold the dignity and rules of the Lok Sabha.
- •The incident has sparked controversy, with calls for immediate disciplinary action to set an example and protect parliamentary prestige.
Why It Matters: Speaker Om Birla vows strict action and investigation into e-cigarette use allegations against MPs in Parliament.
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