Anurag Thakur: TMC MP used e-cigarette in Parliament? Speaker to act.

• BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused a TMC MP of using an e-cigarette inside Lok Sabha.
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla took cognizance of the accusation and assured action, stating no smoking is permitted in the House.
• Thakur emphasized that e-cigarettes are banned nationwide and their use in Parliament is a clear violation of rules.
• The accusation led to a commotion among members during the parliamentary session.
• E-cigarettes have been banned in India since 2019, prohibiting their production, sale, and use.

Why It Matters: An MP's alleged e-cigarette use in Parliament highlights rule-breaking and decorum issues.