Drama in Parliament: MP Suspended Over Waqf Bill Meeting Chaos

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was suspended for a day from the parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after a dramatic meeting where he smashed a glass water bottle, injuring himself. The situation escalated from verbal altercations, leading to his suspension, showcasing tensions over the bill.

In a heated session of the parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee faced suspension for one day after smashing a glass water bottle, causing injury to himself. The meeting turned chaotic, reflecting the ongoing tensions regarding the controversial bill.

Veteran BJP MP and committee chairperson Jagdambika Pal, who narrowly avoided being hit, condemned Banerjee's actions as unprecedented. The incident highlighted growing acrimony as opposition members questioned the bill's stakeholders and intentions, while ruling members accused them of obstructing proceedings.

The suspension was decided by a narrow 10-8 vote, marking a partisan divide. Meanwhile, calls for accountability continue to echo, with discussions expected to address both the pitch of the recent turmoil and future conduct within parliamentary walls.

(With inputs from agencies.)