Disorder Erupts at Odisha Assembly After 12 Congress MLAs Are Suspended for Misconduct
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Synopsis
March 26 witnessed significant unrest at the Odisha Assembly after Speaker Surama Padhy suspended 12 Congress MLAs due to their unruly behavior. The legislators staged protests even after their suspension, raising concerns over women's safety in the state. Numerous clashes occurred outside the Assembly as Congress supporters rallied against police restrictions.
Key Takeaways
- 12 Congress MLAs suspended for misconduct.
- Protests continued despite suspensions.
- Concerns raised over women's safety.
- Multiple adjournments of the Assembly.
- Clashes between Congress supporters and police.
Bhubaneswar, March 26 (NationPress) Unrest erupted both inside and outside the Odisha Assembly after Speaker Surama Padhy suspended 12 Congress MLAs on Tuesday due to their disorderly conduct in the House.
The suspended legislators protested near the Speaker's dias, refusing to exit the House after the suspension.
Amid the turmoil, the Assembly faced multiple adjournments throughout the day.
Eventually, the Assembly Speaker decided to adjourn the proceedings until Wednesday.
Nevertheless, the Congress MLAs chose to remain in the House, continuing their protests.
"We will not vacate the House and intend to stay here tonight. We'll resume our protests tomorrow. We are addressing issues related to women's atrocities in the state. Our demonstration will persist," stated Congress MLA Prafulla Pradhan, who was also among those suspended.
Meanwhile, numerous Congress supporters gathered outside the Assembly building on Tuesday evening.
They clashed with police who prevented their entry into the Assembly.
The Congress workers alleged that some of their party legislators inside sustained injuries during confrontations with the Marshals.
A heated dispute unfolded outside the Assembly between senior police officials and Congress leaders, including Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das, when they were barred from entering.
For several days, Congress members have disrupted proceedings by beating gongs and playing traditional musical instruments.
The Congress has been causing a stir in the House, demanding the establishment of the House Committee to address cases of atrocities against women.
They also claimed that incidents of crime against women have significantly increased during the BJP government's last nine months.
Deputy Assembly Speaker, Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, warned the Congress on Monday to refrain from creating a disturbance in the House.
However, the Congress leaders persisted with their protests using musical instruments on Tuesday, leading to their suspension.
