BJP MP Tejasvi Surya claims 'Physical and Verbal Threats' from opposition during Waqf Bill JPC meeting
- In Reports
- 06:25 PM, Oct 17, 2024
- Myind Staff
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya claimed on Thursday that the opposition attempted to interrupt the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. He claimed that they physically and verbally threatened both the witness and the Chairperson, and even tore up documents related to the committee.
In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, BJP MP Surya said that such behaviour cannot be tolerated and asked that individuals causing this disorderly and unparliamentary behaviour face disciplinary action.
"I wish to bring to your attention the unfortunate disruptions and inappropriate conduct that occurred during the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, held on October 14, 2024. The Chairperson of the Committee, in his wisdom and upon my request, invited Shri Anwar Manippadi, former Chairman, Karnataka state minorities commission and Karnataka minorities development corporation, to depose before the committee," said Surya in his letter.
He also added further stating that during his deposition, Manippadi held a discussion about a report he submitted in 2012. This report claims that around 2,000 acres of Waqf land, worth approximately Rs. 2 lakh crore, were illegally sold or encroached upon by private companies, involving some leaders from the Indian National Congress. Manippadi submitted the report to the Lokayukta for further investigation. Upa Lokayukta Justice Anand, who received the report, confirmed its accuracy and presented his findings in 2016.
"Regrettably, as soon as this serious issue was brought to the Committee's attention, opposition members disrupted the proceedings, verbally threatened both the witness and the Chairperson, and tore up committee documents. They also walked near to where the witness and chairperson were seated, tried to physically threaten both, snatched the notes and papers they had made and tore it," said the BJP MP.
He also added, "Their behaviour reflected a complete disregard for Parliamentary decorum. Following this, they walked out of the meeting while making derogatory remarks towards other members present. Such conduct, including threats directed at a witness and the Chairperson, cannot be taken lightly. In the interest of maintaining the dignity and decorum of Parliamentary proceedings, I request that you direct the concerned Members of Parliament to adhere to the rules of conduct and parliamentary etiquette, and that disciplinary action be initiated against those responsible for this unruly and unparliamentary behaviour.”
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