Shirtless Cong MLA causes flutter in MP House

March 30, 2016 22:13

In a novel protest for release of water from a dam to his constituency, a Congress MLA today entered the Madhya Pradesh Assembly wearing only 'dhoti', causing flutter in the House which led to its adjournment as BJP and opposition parties squabbled over his act.

Ram Kishore Dogne, who represents Harda seat, entered the House during Zero Hour demanding that water be released from channels of Tawa dam to his area. Objecting to his act, the Treasury benches said Dogne's behaviour is against the decorum of the House as women members were also present on floor.

Panchayat Minister Gopal Bhargava said the Assembly is known for its rich history and decency while the Legislative Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra said the MLA's act was aimed only at grabbing headlines. However, BSP MLA Usha Choudhary came out in defence of Dogne, saying that even Mahatma Gandhi wore dhoti throughout his life and freed India from the British rule.

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