Om Birla: Probe Nears End on TMC MP Kirti Azad's Alleged Vaping in Lok Sabha
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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 16:11
Om Birla: Probe Nears End on TMC MP Kirti Azad's Alleged Vaping in Lok Sabha
- •Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed an ongoing probe into TMC MP Kirti Azad's alleged use of an e-cigarette inside Parliament.
- •Birla emphasized that the dignity and decorum of the House must be maintained, and action will follow the investigation.
- •BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a formal complaint during the winter session, alleging Azad was seen vaping in the Lok Sabha.
- •Thakur highlighted that electronic cigarettes are banned nationwide under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019.
- •BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video clip purportedly showing Kirti Azad making a 'smoking gesture' in the House.
Why It Matters: Lok Sabha Speaker assures action against TMC MP Kirti Azad for alleged vaping, upholding parliamentary decorum.
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