Read about the protest by BJP MLAs outside the Assembly against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee. They burnt the effigy of Banerjee and Gandhi before attending the Assembly session. The Congress plans a statewide protest in response to the suspension of MPs.
Jat Mahasabha volunteers have demanded action against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and recording the act. The protests began after Banerjee derisively mimicked Dhankhar during a protest against MP suspension, drawing strong condemnation from the ruling BJP. Over 1,000 people are expected to gather at Jantar Mantar, with most coming from western Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday played down the issue of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's mimicry by her party's MP, saying it was not meant to be disrespectful.
Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row: The advocate in his complaint added that other MPs can be seen “hooting, mocking and cheering” Banerjee’s mimicry. He called the act a “shameful mockery”.