Dynamite News Opposition up in arms against 'unparliamentary words' report by Lok Sabha Secretariat
However, the Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker will make the final decision about the removal of these words. Read more on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: A report from the Lok Sabha Secretariat that revealed a list of words that have been labelled as "unparliamentary" has drawn criticism from a number of senior members of Parliament. The list is released just before Parliament's monsoon session starting 18 July.
Many words have been banned, including "corruption," "corrupt," "Jumlajeevi," "tanashah," "Dictator," "black," and "Khalistani." Many Members of Parliament have criticized the report listing the words that have been designated as "unparliamentary."
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Jairam Ramesh, Derek O'Brien, Randeep Surjewala, and Priyanka Chaturvedi, all senior members of Parliament, have questioned the purpose of the report.
Taking to Twitter, Derek O'Brien said: "Session begins in a few days. Gag order issued on MPs. Now, we will not be allowed to use these basic words while delivering a speech in Parliament: Ashamed. Abused. Betrayed. Corrupt. Hypocrisy. Incompetent. I will use all these words. Suspend me. Fighting for democracy."
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However, the Rajya Sabha chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker will make the final decision about the removal of these words.(with Agency inputs)