Mann ki baat: MHA mulls tightening Parliament security
July 22, 2016  17:08
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Just in: The Home ministry is likely to suggest the upgradation of Under Vehicle Surveillance System & Radio Frequency Identification Tags in the Parliament complex. The MHA is also likely to suggest the upgrading of electronic security system for vehicles and individuals, including MPs in view of Bhagwant Mann's video.

Amid an uproar, Aam aadmi Party Member of Parliament Bhagwant Mann today gave an unconditional apology over his video filming of the Parliament security as he was summoned by Lok Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who will consult political parties for "appropriate action" into the "too serious" matter.

Mann was pulled up by the speaker when he appeared before her at 11.10 am, sources in her office said.

As the issue rocked both Houses of Parliament with MPs demanding strong action against him, the Lok Sabha member from Sangrur said he had made the "mistake inadvertently" and that he had no intention of compromising the security of Parliament.

In his apology letter submitted to the speaker, Mann said when he was coming to the House to attend Zero Hour, he had made the video by mistake as "I did not know that it is against the rules".

Contending that he had no intention of compromising the security of Parliament, he said, "I apologise unconditionally. I will not repeat it in future."

The speaker, however, was not impressed by his apology, saying it was a matter "too serious" considering that Parliament has been attacked by terrorists once.

Mahajan later told media persons that if it had been a matter concerning the proceedings inside the House, she would have taken action immediately. However, since it is a matter relating to the Parliament complex, she would consult political parties for "appropriat
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