publish time

13/12/2023

author name Arab Times

publish time

13/12/2023

NEW DELHI, Dec 13, (Agencies):  Two young men jumped from the visitors’ gallery in the Lok Sabah and hurled something from which gas was emitting. They were subsequently wrestled to the ground by the MPs, and were whisked away by the Parliamentary security,  according to Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury/

Meanwhile, in another incident, in what could have been a major security breach, Lok Sabha today witnessed commotion after a man sitting in the visitors’ gallery tried to jump over the railings into the House chamber as security personnel promptly overpowered him before whisking him away. The unprecedented incident happened soon after the proceedings were adjourned at 1120 hours amid vociferous protests by the Opposition over the demonetisation issue. Later when the House reassembled at noon, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan identified the man as Rakesh Singh Baghel from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh. Mentioning the incident, she said the man tried to jump into the House and that the Parliament security personnel overpowered him. "He may be released with a warning after enquiry," Ms Mahajan said and hoped that the House agreed with it. In response, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said they agree. Soon after mentioning about the incident at around 1240 hours, the Speaker adjourned the House for the day as Opposition parties continued their protests.