The use of vulgar language in the Indian Parliament has caused outrage among members and the public. The latest incident occurred during a speech by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Moitra was addressing the house on the recent Hindenburg report on Gautam Adani when she used a word considered “offensive.” This sparked a disturbance in the house and led to protests from other members of parliament. Despite the interruption, Moitra completed her speech, in which she accused the ruling MPs of trying to heckle her and demanded a thorough investigation into the Hindenburg report.
The use of vulgar language in the Indian Parliament is not a new issue. In December 2018, a member of the Lok Sabha was suspended for the remainder of the day for using vulgar language during a debate. In February 2019, another member of the Lok Sabha was suspended for the remainder of the session for the same reason. In July 2019, a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, was issued a formal warning by the Chairman of the house for using vulgar language during a debate.
These instances demonstrate that the use of vulgar language in the Indian Parliament is considered unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Members of parliament are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour and decorum in the house and respect the dignity of the institution.
The use of vulgar language in the Indian Parliament has sparked calls for stricter rules and consequences for members who violate the code of conduct. The public is demanding that their elected representatives set an example of responsible and respectful behaviour and uphold the prestige of the Indian Parliament.