This Congress leader only wore a dhoti to MP assembly

March 31, 2016 10:13

In a novel protest for release of water from a dam to his constituency, a Congress MLA entered the Madhya Pradesh assembly wearing only a dhoti on Wednesday, causing flutter in the House which led to its adjournment as Bharatiya Janata Party 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 Dognes 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 LegislativeAffairs Minister Narottam Mishra said the MLAs act was aimed only at grabbing headlines.

However, Bahujan Samaj Party 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.

The MLA vowed that he will continue to be in the same attire till the work starts on ground on his demand.

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