New Delhi: The President of Bharat, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, expressed dismay over the incident where opposition Members of Parliament insulted the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar within the Parliament House. She conveyed surprise and disappointment, emphasizing that while MPs possess the right to voice their opinions, it should be conducted with respect and courtesy.
“I was dismayed to see the manner in which our respected Vice President was humiliated in the Parliament complex. Elected representatives must be free to express themselves, but their expression should be within the norms of dignity and courtesy. That has been the parliamentary tradition we are proud of, and the people of India expect them to uphold it,” stated the President in “X.”
In response to the incident, the Prime Minister called the Vice President on the phone to offer his condolences. He expressed his regret over the attack on someone holding a constitutional position, citing his own experience of enduring similar abuses for years.
The Vice President, reacting to the incident the day before, confronted opposition MPs in the House. He questioned whether he was being subjected to abuse because he belonged to the farming community. He firmly expressed his discontent, stating that such behaviours are unacceptable, especially from senior members, and cannot be tolerated within the parliamentary domain.
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