Parliament Video: Lawmakers unite to demand action against AAP MP Mann

 

For once the Congress, the BJP and other parties were shown joining ranks to demand strict action against Mann.

Congress leaders in the house said the video damages democracy and strong action should be taken against him. "We want action against Bhagwant Mann. Some people should be taught lessons that they can't breach security like this," said Mallikarjun Kharge of Congress, demanding his suspension. 

Parliamentarians said 13 people lost their lives to protect parliament and hence it should be taken it up seriously.

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said she would ensure that action is taken even as the BJP said Mann should be suspended temporarily.  Mann was summoned by the Lok Sabha Speaker  to explain his action too.

In the video which was on his FB page he says :  "Today I'll show you something you have never seen before." 

NDA brought privilege motion against Mann.

"This is a matter of security of Parliament and some want to make a farce of it," said BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in Rajya Sabha.

Members started shouting in Rajya Sabha even as the Deputy Speaker tried to calm them.  Deputy Chairman P J Kurien said it is a serious matter.

Congress lawmakers also protested calling it a serious issue.

According to reports, Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan is likely to seek an explanation from Mann.

The AAP leader has uploaded the 11-minute clip on social media that raised questions over the safety of lawmakers.

However, Mann has rejected any security concerns that might be a result of his video footage.