2 BJP MLAs engage in verbal fight in UP Assembly, Akhilesh reacts
The monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly witnessed a heated exchange between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs, Rajesh Chaudhary and Saurabh Srivastava, during a discussion on ‘Vision 2047’. The incident was widely condemned by opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party (SP) led by Akhilesh Yadav.
The video of the altercation was shared by Akhilesh Yadav on his social media handle, which quickly went viral on social media platforms. In the video, the two BJP MLAs can be seen engaging in a heated argument, using strong language and making personal attacks on each other.
Reacting to the incident, Akhilesh Yadav took to Twitter to express his disgust at the behavior of the two BJP MLAs. He tweeted, “Rude behaviour and foul language are the steps to advancement in BJP.” The SP chief’s tweet was accompanied by the video of the altercation, which has been viewed millions of times since it was posted.
The incident has sparked a controversy in the state, with opposition parties demanding an apology from the two BJP MLAs involved in the altercation. The SP has also demanded that the Speaker of the Assembly take action against the two MLAs for their behavior.
The incident is not the first of its kind in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. In the past, there have been several instances of MLAs from both the ruling and opposition parties engaging in physical altercations and using foul language during debates.
However, the incident has once again raised questions about the level of decorum and civility in the Assembly. The opposition parties have accused the BJP government of promoting a culture of intolerance and disrespect in the Assembly.
The SP has also accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from the real issues affecting the state, such as unemployment, law and order, and healthcare. “The BJP is trying to create a distraction from its failures by engaging in petty squabbles in the Assembly,” said a senior SP leader.
The BJP, on the other hand, has defended the two MLAs involved in the altercation, saying that they were simply expressing their views during the debate. “The opposition parties are trying to create a controversy out of nothing,” said a BJP spokesperson. “The two MLAs involved in the altercation were simply expressing their views during the debate and did not intend to cause any harm.”
The incident has also sparked a debate about the need for civility and decorum in the Assembly. Many have argued that the Assembly is a place where lawmakers should engage in constructive debates and discussions, rather than resorting to personal attacks and foul language.
In the past, several attempts have been made to improve the decorum and civility in the Assembly. For example, the Assembly has implemented a code of conduct for MLAs, which prohibits them from using foul language or engaging in physical altercations during debates.
However, despite these efforts, the incident involving the two BJP MLAs suggests that there is still a long way to go in terms of promoting a culture of civility and respect in the Assembly.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether the two BJP MLAs involved in the altercation will face any action for their behavior. However, one thing is clear – the incident has once again raised questions about the level of decorum and civility in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Source: https://x.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1956041537134932131
