BJP Women MPs Demand Strict Action Against Opposition for Lok Sabha Disruption
In a significant development, women Members of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party have formally written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to take stringent disciplinary measures against opposition MPs. The letter, submitted on Tuesday, accuses opposition members of engaging in what they describe as "heinous acts" during parliamentary proceedings last week.
Allegations of Unprecedented Misconduct
The BJP MPs expressed their appreciation for the Speaker's efforts in maintaining order during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on February 4, 2026. However, they detailed several allegations of misconduct that they claim disrupted the sanctity of the House.
"We witnessed one of the most unfortunate and regrettable incidents inside the Lok Sabha chamber," the letter stated. "Opposition members not only entered the well of the House but also climbed onto the Speaker's table, tore up official papers, and threw them toward the Speaker."
The letter further alleges that some women opposition members behaved aggressively, carrying banners and placards while crossing over to the government benches. According to the BJP MPs, these members surrounded the Prime Minister's seat and entered the Treasury benches where senior ministers typically sit.
Call for Disciplinary Action
The BJP women parliamentarians have called for the strictest possible action under parliamentary rules against those opposition MPs they believe have brought disrepute to democratic institutions. "We urge you to take action against those who have committed such heinous acts within the House premises," the letter emphasized.
Congress Counters with Allegations of Bias
This development comes just one day after women MPs from the Congress party submitted their own letter to Speaker Om Birla. The Congress letter accuses the Speaker of acting under pressure from the ruling party to justify Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence from the House.
The controversy originated from the Speaker's statement in the Lok Sabha last week, where he revealed he had received "concrete information" suggesting that several Congress members might approach the Prime Minister's seat and carry out an "unexpected act." Consequently, Birla requested the Prime Minister not to attend the House to deliver his reply to the Motion of Thanks.
Congress women MPs have strongly objected to these remarks, calling them "baseless allegations" made under political pressure. "We are being targeted simply because we have consistently fought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anti-people government and demanded accountability," their letter stated.
Congress Denies Disruption Plans
The Congress MPs categorically rejected any suggestion that they had planned to disrupt parliamentary proceedings. "We are Members of Parliament from the Indian National Congress, a party that stands for love, peace, constitutional values, and human dignity," their letter asserted. "We do not believe in violence and intimidation."
Signatories to the Congress letter included prominent MPs such as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Jyothimani, R Sudha, Varsha Gaikwad, and Jyotsna Mahant. They described themselves as "brave women elected representatives" who would not be silenced by intimidation.
Allegations of Disciplinary Bias
Furthermore, the Congress MPs alleged bias in disciplinary actions within the House. They pointed out that eight INDIA bloc MPs were suspended at what they claim was the "behest of the ruling party," while a BJP MP was permitted to speak in what they characterized as a "vulgar and obscene manner" about former prime ministers.
The Congress letter concluded by emphasizing that transparency is essential to restore the dignity of the Speaker's office and the credibility of the House. This exchange of letters highlights the deepening tensions between the ruling party and opposition in India's parliamentary proceedings.
