The Lok Sabha was stalled for over 30 minutes after a heated exchange between Congress member Charanjit Singh Channi and BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu. The argument, which got personal, resulted in Chairman Sandhya Ray expunging remarks from both members. While Channi spoke about former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination, Bittu responded by saying his grandfather sacrificed his life for the country, not for the Congress. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asked for a review of both speeches, stating that any statement that goes against Parliamentary traditions should be removed. Speaker Om Birla emphasized that no member, especially a minister, should insult or disgrace the House.
Channi vs. Bittu: Heated Exchange Stalls Lok Sabha
On July 22, 2022, the Indian Parliament's Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Congress member Charanjit Singh Channi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, leading to a 30-minute adjournment.
Background
The confrontation stemmed from a discussion on the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995, with Channi alleging that the assassination was ordered by BJP leaders.
Exchange of Remarks
Channi's remarks provoked a sharp response from Bittu, who accused Channi of making false allegations and stated that his grandfather had sacrificed his life for the nation, not for a political party.
The exchange quickly escalated into a personal attack, with both members making disparaging remarks about each other.
Adjournment and Expungement
The Chairwoman, Sandhya Ray, intervened to quell the commotion and adjourned the House for 30 minutes. Upon resumption, both Channi and Bittu's remarks were expunged from the parliamentary record as they violated Parliamentary traditions.
Defense Minister's Intervention
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh intervened during the proceedings, requesting a review of both speeches to ensure that any statements that breached Parliamentary norms were removed.
Speaker's Warning
Speaker Om Birla emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum in the House, stating that no member, particularly a minister, should indulge in insulting or disgraceful behavior.
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