Crime & Law · India
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Uproar Over Alleged 'Lungi Wala' Remark
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 2 pm following an uproar triggered by a remark allegedly made by BJP MP Sushmita Dev against CPI(M) MP John Brittas. Brittas stated that Dev called him "lungi wala" during a debate. The opposition protested the alleged derogatory remark, leading to disruptions in Question Hour. The Chair called for respect for regional identities and summoned members for discussions. A privilege notice was filed in relation to the incident.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (4): National Herald, The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (14 votes, 16 outlets): Business Today, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, Outlook India, Patrika, Sakal, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (4): Dainik Jagran, India Today, Punjab Kesari, Times Now
- International (3): Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle, The Japan Times