CPM MP John Brittas alleges BJP MP Sushmita Dev called him a “lungi wala” in Rajya Sabha
CPM parliamentarian John Brittas claimed that BJP member Sushmita Dev used a derogatory term “lungi wala” against him during a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
In a recent Rajya Sabha debate, John Brittas of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) asserted that BJP MP Sushmita Dev addressed him with the pejorative phrase “lungi wala.” Brittas labeled the comment as derogatory and raised the issue on the floor, prompting a sharp reaction from other members. Dev, a former leader of the Trinamool Congress and Congress, denied any offense, but the exchange intensified partisan friction.
The dispute underscored the volatile nature of parliamentary discourse between the two parties. No official sanction or apology was announced following the uproar. Observers noted that such verbal clashes are common in the chamber but can affect the tone of legislative business.
Why it matters
The exchange reflects rising partisan hostility in India's parliament, influencing public perception of political decorum.
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