New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament has always been the center of discussions and debates, but this time the heated debate in the Lok Sabha between TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has increased the political temperature even more. After this controversy in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, political turmoil has intensified in the entire country.
What was the whole matter?
During the Lok Sabha proceedings on Wednesday, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee took a sharp dig at Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, calling him a “lady killer”. There was an uproar in the House after this comment. BJP MPs called it an insult not only to Scindia but also to the women of the country.
The TMC MP later apologized privately for the controversial comment, but Jyotiraditya Scindia rejected it. Scindia called it an insult to women and expressed strong objection to it. He clearly said, “This apology is not acceptable. “Such comments are objectionable not only on a personal level but also on a social level.”
Women MPs protested
Women MPs of BJP also came out in protest against this comment of TMC MP. He met Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and demanded strict action on this statement. Women MPs said that such statements are not only unparliamentary but also hurt the dignity of women in the society.
After this meeting of women MPs, Rijiju assured that the matter will be taken seriously and appropriate action will be taken on this issue.
Banerjee’s clarification
Seeing the controversy increasing, Kalyan Banerjee gave his clarification. He said that his intention was not to hurt anyone. “My comment was only meant to be humorous, but if it has hurt anyone, I apologize,” he said. However, neither Jyotiraditya Scindia nor the BJP MPs accepted his clarification.
Proceedings adjourned after uproar in the House
The House proceedings were disrupted due to Kalyan Banerjee’s remarks and the protests that followed. BJP MPs demanded suspension of Kalyan Banerjee for the remaining part of the current session in this matter. Due to heated arguments between the opposition and the ruling party in the House, the proceedings had to be adjourned repeatedly.
political impact of the controversy
This incident did not create controversy limited to Parliament only, but political rhetoric started on the streets as well. BJP accused TMC of playing with the honor of women. At the same time, TMC hit back at BJP by making it an issue. The party said that BJP is blowing this controversy out of proportion to divert attention from the real issues.
buzz on social media
The echo of this incident was also heard on social media. While on one hand BJP supporters criticized Kalyan Banerjee’s statement, on the other hand TMC supporters called it a political strategy. Hashtags like #LadyKillerComment and #ParliamentClash kept trending on Twitter. Many women also expressed their displeasure and demanded action on this.
Women’s rights and dignity of parliament
This incident has once again brought the issue of women’s rights and dignity to the center of discussion in Parliament. Women’s organizations and social activists condemned the incident, saying such comments were unacceptable at a sacred place like Parliament. This is not only a personal attack but also indicates what kind of mentality exists in the society towards women.
the way forward
Now everyone’s eyes are on what stand BJP and TMC take on this issue. Will any concrete steps be taken in Parliament? Will any action be taken against Kalyan Banerjee? Answers to these questions will be available in the coming days.
This incident is not only important from a political point of view, but also shows how important language and decorum are during debates in Parliament. This controversy has once again proved that there is still a long way to go regarding respect and sensitivity towards women in the society.
