TMC MP Sougata Roy smokes e-cigarette in Parliament; BJP's Thakur files complaint
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CNBC TV18•12-12-2025, 13:16
TMC MP Sougata Roy smokes e-cigarette in Parliament; BJP's Thakur files complaint
- •TMC MP Sougata Roy was seen smoking an e-cigarette on Parliament premises on December 11.
- •BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing a violation of parliamentary decorum and rules.
- •Roy denied smoking inside the House and questioned why the issue was being politicized, stating he believes smoking outside is permissible.
- •BJP leaders criticized Roy's actions, highlighting the 2019 ban on e-cigarettes.
Why It Matters: MP's e-cigarette use in Parliament sparks debate on decorum and rules.
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