In a heated Monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly, 18 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were suspended by the Speaker for their unruly behavior during a protest demanding the Chief Minister's resignation. The suspended MLAs spent the night in the Assembly lobby, while the ruling alliance accused them of creating chaos for political gain. The House ethics committee has been tasked to investigate the issue, while the Opposition called the Speaker's action a "dictatorship".
Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs Suspended in Jharkhand Assembly Amidst Chaos and Protest
During the Monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly, 18 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs were suspended by the Speaker for their disruptive behavior during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The incident has sparked a political storm in the state.
Background:
The BJP has been alleging that Soren is involved in illegal mining activities and holding an office of profit, which is a violation of the Constitution. The party has demanded his resignation and threatened to move a no-confidence motion against him.
Protest and Suspension:
On August 22, 2022, during a debate on the issue, BJP MLAs started protesting and creating ruckus in the Assembly. They demanded that Soren resign and accused the ruling alliance of suppressing their voice.
Despite repeated warnings from the Speaker, Ravindra Nath Mahto, the BJP MLAs continued their unruly behavior. Consequently, the Speaker ordered their suspension for the day.
Aftermath:
The suspended MLAs refused to leave the Assembly chamber and spent the night in the lobby. The ruling alliance, comprising the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accused the BJP of disrupting the House for political gain.
The House ethics committee has been asked to investigate the incident and submit a report. The Opposition has condemned the Speaker's action, calling it a "dictatorship."
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