Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday urged members of the House not to do or say anything that could damage India s image and might be used by the country s enemies against it. Speaking at the inauguration of a two-day orientation programme for new members of the Upper House, Naidu stressed that discuss, debate and decide is the mantra of democracy and that members should not resort to disruption. He also said while free writing and expression are allowed in a democracy, they shouldn t cause disaffection in society . Naidu called upon members not to cause disruption citing rules. He noted that Rule 267, often cited by opposition members, should be used on rare occasions as a Brahmastra for emergent or extraordinary situations.
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