Ruckus in Odisha Assembly Over BJP MLA’s Remark on Mahatma Gandhi

The Odisha Assembly witnessed repeated adjournments on Thursday after BJD and Congress members protested an alleged objectionable remark on Mahatma Gandhi made by BJP MLA Santosh Khatua.

The incident occurred when Khatua made the comment during proceedings, prompting BJD and Congress legislators to rush to the well of the House, demanding an immediate apology. They also urged the Speaker to expunge the remarks from the official records, which was subsequently done.

The protest led to multiple interruptions and adjournments, highlighting heightened tensions among political parties in the Assembly over comments seen as disrespectful to the Father of the Nation.

The Speaker’s decision to expunge the remarks aimed to maintain decorum in the House while addressing the concerns of the protesting members.