<p>Facing a breach of privilege motion for her remark saying, “Those who bite are sitting inside Parliament and running the government”, after bringing her dog to the Parliament on the first day of the Winter Session, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Wednesday gave a bizarre response to reporters and said “Bhow Bhow” before walking away, but on being probed further said, “When it comes, I will see… How am I supposed to know? Why would I worry? When it is filed, I will give a befitting reply.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Responding to queries later, she said, “Former Prime Minister Vajpayee once came on a bullock cart. Dogs have great importance in Hinduism. I have not violated any rule.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cong-leader-shares-chailwala-ai-video-bjp-says-namdaar-congress-can-t-stand-kamdaar-pm-1764756965220"><strong>Cong leader shares ‘chaiwala’ AI video; BJP says ‘Namdaar’ Congress can’t stand ‘Kamdaar’ PM</strong>&nbsp;</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Rajya Sabha MP also targeted the government for focusing on the dog controversy instead of more pressing issues.</p><p>“People are dying because of pollution, BLOs are committing suicide, labour laws are being forced on us, the Sanchar Saathi app is being imposed, but Renuka Chowdhury’s dog has rattled everyone. What can I say?” she remarked, adding that she would continue caring for animals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The controversy started when Chowdhury drove into the Parliament complex on Tuesday with a dog in her car. When the security staff reportedly stopped her at the gate and advised her not to take the animal inside, she insisted on being allowed through.</p><p>Although the dog was sent back shortly afterward, its presence sparked a debate over Parliament protocol.</p><p>Chowdhary further intensified the controversy with a jab at her critics: “Those who bite are sitting inside Parliament and running the government. Is there no problem with that? But if I care for an animal, it becomes a national discussion.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: Congress slams </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-slams-centre-after-new-fir-on-rahul-sonia-gandhi-in-national-herald-case-1764532743474"><strong>Centre after new FIR on Rahul, Sonia Gandhi in National Herald case</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>BJP lashed out at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Renuka Chowdhury over their comments on the dog in Parliament row, accusing them of insulting Parliament’s dignity as well as MPs, security staff, and officials.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gandhi had added fuel to the fire by saying, “Dog is the main topic of today, I believe. What has the poor dog done. The dog had come here. Why is it not allowed?”</p><p>“Pets are not allowed here but they are allowed inside,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When you lose &quot;95 elections&quot;, this is what happens to your mental state....<br><br>Congress leader justifies calling Congress MP&#39;s as Dogs.<br><br>Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary says &quot;Bhau Bhau&quot;.<br><br>Get well soon Rahul Gandhi....<br><br>Get well soon Congress..... <a href="https://t.co/UcD6uzu10s">pic.twitter.com/UcD6uzu10s</a></p>&mdash; Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳 (@pradip103) <a href="https://twitter.com/pradip103/status/1996096949226012684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the statements, BJP spokespersons Sambit Patra and Pradeep Bhandari said the Congress had “lowered decorum,” urging Gandhi to introspect and alleged that his remarks demean even his own party colleagues.</p><p>Patra said the decorum and dignity of Parliament was hurt by the statements made by Rahul Gandhi and Renuka Chowdhury.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-partner-shivon-zilis-half-indian-our-son-s-middle-name-is-sekhar-musk-reveals-in-podcast-1764526215996"><strong>‘Partner Shivon Zilis half-Indian, our son’s middle name is Sekhar’: Musk reveals in podcast</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“There may not be much consensus between two parties; there can be disagreements. But we are not enemies and baying for each other’s blood,” he added.</p><p>In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said, “Rahul Gandhi is comparing his own Congressmen and Opposition leaders to Dog! This is how Parivarvadi treat temple of democracy.”</p>

The controversy started when Chowdhury drove into the Parliament complex on Tuesday with a dog in her car. When the security staff reportedly stopped her at the gate and advised her not to take the animal inside, she insisted on being allowed through.

Facing a breach of privilege motion for her remark saying, “Those who bite are sitting inside Parliament and running the government”, after bringing her dog to the Parliament on the first day of the Winter Session, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Wednesday gave a bizarre response to reporters and said “Bhow Bhow” before walking away, but on being probed further said, “When it comes, I will see… How am I supposed to know? Why would I worry? When it is filed, I will give a befitting reply.”

<p>The controversy started when Chowdhury drove into the Parliament complex on Tuesday with a dog in her car. When the security staff reportedly stopped her at the gate and advised her not to take the animal inside, she insisted on being allowed through.</p>

‘Bhow, Bhow’: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury’s reply to queries over her dog row, remarks. Watch

<p>Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday (December 2) ignited a major political controversy after alleging that senior Army figures are being compelled to express support for the central government. Speaking to news agency IANS outside the parliament, she claimed this was the first time military leaders themselves had indicated they were under such pressure, something she described as an “extremely alarming” development.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chowdhury’s remarks immediately provoked a heated response from the ruling BJP. Party spokesperson CR Kesavan sharply criticised her comments, calling them “deeply divisive” and accusing her of undermining the honour and neutrality of the Armed Forces. According to Kesavan, the Congress party has a long history of questioning the military’s credibility, and Chowdhury’s statement fits into that pattern.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-ai-to-genz-s-revolutionary-role-experts-discuss-future-of-recycling-at-wion-s-mission-sustainability-1764663118528"><strong>From AI to Gen Z’s ‘revolutionary’ role: Experts discuss ‘Future of Recycling’ at WION’s Mission Sustainability</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kesavan also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of displaying what he termed a “sena-virodhi mindset.” He referred to past instances where Congress leaders allegedly used disparaging language for military leadership and frequently raised doubts about major defence operations such as the surgical strikes, the Balakot airstrikes, and Operation Sindoor. He further recalled occasions where Rahul Gandhi was reprimanded by the courts for comments perceived as insulting to the armed forces.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delhi-s-toxic-air-proves-we-need-sustainable-development-warns-pond-man-of-india-ramveer-at-wion-sustainability-summit-1764665511245"><strong>Delhi's toxic air proves we need sustainable development, warns ‘Pond man of India’ Ramveer at WION Sustainability Summit</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The BJP spokesperson demanded that Chowdhury withdraw her “repulsive” remarks and apologise for politicising the dedication and sacrifice of Indian soldiers. He added that if the Congress leadership wished to demonstrate responsibility, it should take disciplinary action against her—though he claimed such action was unlikely, alleging that Rahul Gandhi shares the same viewpoint. Chowdhury's statement has now evolved into a full-fledged political flashpoint, intensifying tensions between the two national parties.</p>

'Army being pressured to speak in support of the government': Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury sets off war of words, BJP reacts

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday (December 2) ignited a major political controversy after alleging that senior Army figures are being compelled to express support for the central government. Speaking to news agency IANS outside the parliament, she claimed this was the first time military leaders themselves had indicated they were under such pressure, something she described as an “extremely alarming” development. Chowdhury’s remarks immediately provoked a heated response from the ruling BJP. Party spokesperson CR Kesavan sharply criticised her comments, calling them “deeply divisive” and accusing her of undermining the honour and neutrality of the Armed Forces. According to Kesavan, the Congress party has a long history of questioning the military’s credibility, and Chowdhury’s statement fits into that pattern. Also Read: From AI to Gen Z’s ‘revolutionary’ role: Experts discuss ‘Future of Recycling’ at WION’s Mission Sustainability Kesavan also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of displaying what he termed a “sena-virodhi mindset.” He referred to past instances where Congress leaders allegedly used disparaging language for military leadership and frequently raised doubts about major defence operations such as the surgical strikes, the Balakot airstrikes, and Operation Sindoor. He further recalled occasions where Rahul Gandhi was reprimanded by the courts for comments perceived as insulting to the armed forces. Also Read: Delhi's toxic air proves we need sustainable development, warns ‘Pond man of India’ Ramveer at WION Sustainability Summit The BJP spokesperson demanded that Chowdhury withdraw her “repulsive” remarks and apologise for politicising the dedication and sacrifice of Indian soldiers. He added that if the Congress leadership wished to demonstrate responsibility, it should take disciplinary action against her—though he claimed such action was unlikely, alleging that Rahul Gandhi shares the same viewpoint. Chowdhury's statement has now evolved into a full-fledged political flashpoint, intensifying tensions between the two national parties.

<p>Renuka Chowdhury's remark that the Army is under pressure to back the government sparked a strong backlash from BJP, which condemned her remarks as divisive</p>

<p>Congress leader and former Member of Parliament Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday made a claim on the alleged culture of ‘casting couch’ that has often brought the Indian film industry under attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chowdhury said that the ‘casting couch’ exists in the Parliament as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is not just in the film industry. It happens everywhere and it is the bitter truth. Don't imagine that Parliament is immune or other workplaces are immune to it. It is time that India stood up and said #MeToo," Chowdhary said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, &nbsp;Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan has defended the casting couch culture, saying the Indian film industry “at least” provided jobs and did not abandon women after raping them.</p>

<p>In comments that come in the wake of the #MeToo campaign which calls out sexual offenders, Ms Khan put the onus on the woman and said the casting couch was not a new phenomenon with “anyone and everyone”, including people in the government, indulging in it.</p>

<p>The 69-year-old choreographer made the remarks in response to a question from a journalist in Sangli on Telugu actor Sri Reddy stripping in protest against the casting couch culture in the Telugu film industry.</p>

<p>"This is going on from 'Baba Adam's times', it is not new. Someone or the other always try to take an advantage of a girl. The government officials do it too, then why are we only behind the film industry? It provides livelihood at least," she said.</p>

<p>"Does not rape and leave you. It is up to the girl, what she wants to do. If you don't want to fall into wrong hands, you won't. If you are talented, why would you sell yourself? Don't blame the film industry's name, it is everything to us, she added."</p>

<p>Further putting her view forward, she said as to why would anyone want to sell herself if she is confident about her talent.<br />
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"It's time India also stands up and says #MeToo," Renuka Chowdhury said.

Congress leader and former Member of Parliament Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday made a claim on the alleged culture of ‘casting couch’ that has often brought the Indian film industry under attack. Chowdhury said that the ‘casting couch’ exists in the Parliament as well. "It is not just in the film industry. It happens everywhere and it is the bitter truth. Don't imagine that Parliament is immune or other workplaces are immune to it. It is time that India stood up and said #MeToo," Chowdhary said. Earlier in the day, Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan has defended the casting couch culture, saying the Indian film industry “at least” provided jobs and did not abandon women after raping them. In comments that come in the wake of the #MeToo campaign which calls out sexual offenders, Ms Khan put the onus on the woman and said the casting couch was not a new phenomenon with “anyone and everyone”, including people in the government, indulging in it. The 69-year-old choreographer made the remarks in response to a question from a journalist in Sangli on Telugu actor Sri Reddy stripping in protest against the casting couch culture in the Telugu film industry. "This is going on from 'Baba Adam's times', it is not new. Someone or the other always try to take an advantage of a girl. The government officials do it too, then why are we only behind the film industry? It provides livelihood at least," she said. "Does not rape and leave you. It is up to the girl, what she wants to do. If you don't want to fall into wrong hands, you won't. If you are talented, why would you sell yourself? Don't blame the film industry's name, it is everything to us, she added." Further putting her view forward, she said as to why would anyone want to sell herself if she is confident about her talent. (With inputs from ANI)

Watch: 'Casting couch’ exists everywhere, even Parliament not immune, claims Renuka Chowdhury

<p>India's Vice president and Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu told Congress member Renuka Chowdhury on Thursday to lose weight and instead increase the weight of her party.</p>

<p>The remarks were made during Chowdhury's farewell speech which led to Naidu's quick wit reply, leaving the house in a laugh.</p>

<p>“He (Naidu) knows me from many kilos before. Sir, many people worry about my weight but in this job, you need to throw your weight around,” Chowdhury said.</p>

<p>To this, Naidu responded: “My simple suggestion is, reduce your weight and make efforts to increase the weight of the party”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sir, the Congress is fine," Chowdhury retorted.</p>

<p>In another such moment, Chowdhury recalled that during her political journey in the Upper House, she was fortunate for being "the entire Opposition's united candidate to contest against Najma Heptullah for the Deputy Chair here".</p>

<p>This led Naidu to immediately quip: "That would have solved many problems."</p>

<p>Chowdhury said from Shah Bano to Surpanakha, she has been a witness to history in the making in the House.</p>

<p>“The lot of women have not improved tremendously. It is a pathetic 11% even now (women’s strength in Rajya Sabha). I really think we need more women,” she said.</p>

<p>Rajni Patil, also of the Congress, said it was destiny that she did not get a full tenure either in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, to which Naidu said, “then you go to Lok Sabha again,” which again evoked laughter across the House.</p>

<p>She also alleged discrimination against women members of Parliament, calling for a change in the mindset and urged the ruling dispensation for early passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill.</p>

<p>In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken a dig at Congress lawmaker Renuka Chowdhury during his speech in the Rajya Sabha, comparing her loud laughter in the House to that from Ramayana, leaving her fuming.</p>

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The remarks were made during Chowdhury's farewell speek which lead to Naidu's quick wit reply, leaving the house in a laugh

India's Vice president and Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu told Congress member Renuka Chowdhury on Thursday to lose weight and instead increase the weight of her party. The remarks were made during Chowdhury's farewell speech which led to Naidu's quick wit reply, leaving the house in a laugh. “He (Naidu) knows me from many kilos before. Sir, many people worry about my weight but in this job, you need to throw your weight around,” Chowdhury said. To this, Naidu responded: “My simple suggestion is, reduce your weight and make efforts to increase the weight of the party”. "Sir, the Congress is fine," Chowdhury retorted. In another such moment, Chowdhury recalled that during her political journey in the Upper House, she was fortunate for being "the entire Opposition's united candidate to contest against Najma Heptullah for the Deputy Chair here". This led Naidu to immediately quip: "That would have solved many problems." Chowdhury said from Shah Bano to Surpanakha, she has been a witness to history in the making in the House. “The lot of women have not improved tremendously. It is a pathetic 11% even now (women’s strength in Rajya Sabha). I really think we need more women,” she said. Rajni Patil, also of the Congress, said it was destiny that she did not get a full tenure either in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, to which Naidu said, “then you go to Lok Sabha again,” which again evoked laughter across the House. She also alleged discrimination against women members of Parliament, calling for a change in the mindset and urged the ruling dispensation for early passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill. In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken a dig at Congress lawmaker Renuka Chowdhury during his speech in the Rajya Sabha, comparing her loud laughter in the House to that from Ramayana, leaving her fuming. (With inputs from PTI)

Vice president Venkaiah Naidu tells Renuka Chowdhury to 'reduce weight'

<p>Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury on Friday moved a privilege motion in Rajya Sabha against Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs &nbsp;Kiren Rijiju over his Facebook post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rijiju posted a video clip from the serial Ramayan, which Modi had referenced during his speech.</p>

<p>The Union minister posted a clip of the character Shurpanakha from the 1980s serial. It was later deleted.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s speech in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday was interrupted by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury who at one point burst into loud laughter. Modi then urged the Rajya Sabha chairman not to stop Chowdhury, saying: &ldquo;Ramayan serial ke baad aisi hasi sunne ka ab saubhagya mila hain.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Reacting to her laughter, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu asked her not to indulge in such &quot;unruly behaviour&quot;. He also told her to go to a doctor &quot;if you have any problem&quot;.</p>

<p>Modi, however, told Naidu not to say anything to Chowdhury, adding that &quot;he had not heard such laughter since the Ramayan serial&quot;. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Sabhapati Jji meri aapse vinti hai Renuka ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan seriel ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai,&quot; Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chowdhury said the PM&#39;s &quot;personal remark&quot; was &quot;denigrating the status of a woman&quot;.&nbsp;</p>


On Thursday, Rijiju posted a clip of the character Shurpanakha from the 1980s serial. It was later deleted.

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury on Friday moved a privilege motion in Rajya Sabha against Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju over his Facebook post. Rijiju posted a video clip from the serial Ramayan, which Modi had referenced during his speech. The Union minister posted a clip of the character Shurpanakha from the 1980s serial. It was later deleted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday was interrupted by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury who at one point burst into loud laughter. Modi then urged the Rajya Sabha chairman not to stop Chowdhury, saying: “Ramayan serial ke baad aisi hasi sunne ka ab saubhagya mila hain.” Reacting to her laughter, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu asked her not to indulge in such "unruly behaviour". He also told her to go to a doctor "if you have any problem". Modi, however, told Naidu not to say anything to Chowdhury, adding that "he had not heard such laughter since the Ramayan serial". "Sabhapati Jji meri aapse vinti hai Renuka ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan seriel ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai," Modi said. Chowdhury said the PM's "personal remark" was "denigrating the status of a woman".

Renuka Chowdhury moves privilege motion in Rajya Sabha

<p>The backlash between <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115">PM Modi</a> and Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury continues after PM Modi&#39;s remarks at the Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chowdhury has since addressed the issue and said: &quot;This is highly objectionable, and I am going to file for privilege.&quot; The Congress also criticised Modi&#39;s remark calling him &nbsp;&quot;anti-women.&quot;</p>

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<p>PM Modi, on Wednesday, called<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/renuka-chowdhury-interrupts-modi-in-rajya-sabha-spat-follows-32123"> Chowdhury out for laughing</a> during his remarks on Aadhaar in Parliament.</p>

<p>&quot;SabhapatiJi meri aapse vinti hai Renuka Ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan serial ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai. (Chairman sir, I request you to not say anything to Renukaji. After Ramayan serial, we have got the privilege of hearing this kind of laughter today),&quot; the PM had said.</p>

<p>&quot;We condemn PM Modi&#39;s derogatory remark in the Parliament against former Union Minister and RS MP Renuka Chowdhury. We also urge the RS Speaker Shri Venkaiah Naidu to not act in a partisan manner and accord due respect to a fellow member of the house. #ModiAntiWomen,&quot; the party&#39;s official handle tweeted.</p>

<p>Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu chided the members for their &quot;unbecoming&quot; behaviour and asked them to resume their places.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I have no option other than to adjourn the House,&quot; he said, suspending the proceedings till 1200 hrs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon after the Congress members created an uproar over Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s remarks against party MP Renuka Chowdhury.&nbsp;</p>

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PM Modi had yesterday in Parliament called Chowdhury out for laughing during his remarks on Aadhaar.

The backlash between PM Modi and Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury continues after PM Modi's remarks at the Rajya Sabha. Chowdhury has since addressed the issue and said: "This is highly objectionable, and I am going to file for privilege." The Congress also criticised Modi's remark calling him "anti-women." This is highly objectionable, and I am going to file for privilege: Renuka Chowdhury, Congress on Kiren Rijiju posting a video of PM Modi's remarks on Renuka Chowdhury in Rajya Sabha yesterday. pic.twitter.com/9d7gEL0IqC — ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2018 × PM Modi, on Wednesday, called Chowdhury out for laughing during his remarks on Aadhaar in Parliament. "SabhapatiJi meri aapse vinti hai Renuka Ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan serial ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai. (Chairman sir, I request you to not say anything to Renukaji. After Ramayan serial, we have got the privilege of hearing this kind of laughter today)," the PM had said. "We condemn PM Modi's derogatory remark in the Parliament against former Union Minister and RS MP Renuka Chowdhury. We also urge the RS Speaker Shri Venkaiah Naidu to not act in a partisan manner and accord due respect to a fellow member of the house. #ModiAntiWomen," the party's official handle tweeted. Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu chided the members for their "unbecoming" behaviour and asked them to resume their places. "I have no option other than to adjourn the House," he said, suspending the proceedings till 1200 hrs. Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon after the Congress members created an uproar over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks against party MP Renuka Chowdhury.

'I am going to file for privilege', says Renuka Chowdhury after Modi's remarks

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115" target="_blank">speech</a> in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday was&nbsp;interrupted by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury who began laughing during his address.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reacting to her laughter, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu asked her not to indulge in such &quot;unruly behaviour&quot;. He also told her to go to a doctor &quot;if you have any problem&quot;.</p>

<p>Modi however told Naidu not to say anything to Chowdhury, adding that &quot;he had not heard such laughter since the Ramayan serial&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Sabhapati Jji meri aapse vinti hai Renuka ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan seriel ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai,&quot; Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chowdhury said the PM&#39;s &quot;personal remark&quot;&nbsp;was &quot;denigrating the status of a woman&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While Union MInister Smriti Irani said it was Chowdhury who had been making &quot;indecent remarks&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;I was present there. I heard the kind of indecent remarks she was making on PM Modi,&quot; Irani said.</p>

<p>&quot;Is it justified that she makes indecent remarks and when those remarks are met sarcastically, she makes her gender her shield?&quot;</p>

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Chowdhury had started laughing during Modi's address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday was interrupted by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury who began laughing during his address. Reacting to her laughter, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu asked her not to indulge in such "unruly behaviour". He also told her to go to a doctor "if you have any problem". Modi however told Naidu not to say anything to Chowdhury, adding that "he had not heard such laughter since the Ramayan serial". "Sabhapati Jji meri aapse vinti hai Renuka ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan seriel ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai," Modi said. Sabhapati Ji meri aapse vinti hai Renuka Ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan serial ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai: PM Modi on Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury laughing during his speech in Rajya Sabha — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × Chowdhury said the PM's "personal remark" was "denigrating the status of a woman". PM made a personal remark, what else do you expect from him? I can't fall to that level to reply to him. This is actually called denigrating the status of a woman: Renuka Chowdhury,Congress pic.twitter.com/5DIEYAOfdf — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × While Union MInister Smriti Irani said it was Chowdhury who had been making "indecent remarks". "I was present there. I heard the kind of indecent remarks she was making on PM Modi," Irani said. "Is it justified that she makes indecent remarks and when those remarks are met sarcastically, she makes her gender her shield?" I was present there. I heard the kind of indecent remarks she was making on PM Modi. Is it justified that she makes indecent remarks & when those remarks are met sarcastically she makes her gender her shield?: Union Minister Smriti Irani on PM Modi's remark on Renuka Chowdhury pic.twitter.com/WeIicEjpRX — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 ×

Renuka Chowdhury interrupts Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, spat follows

<p>In a second mammoth talk in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi continued his attack on the Congress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi, who had earlier spoken in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-heckles-pm-modi-as-he-speaks-in-lok-sabha-32078" target="_blank">Lok Sabha for over two hours</a>, spoke in the Rajya Sabha this time for over an hour. The first speech too had been vitriolic in content -- and was interrupted again --&nbsp;with Modi saying it was not Nehru who had won India its independence (like the Congress likes to keep reminding us).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time Modi said the idea of a Congress-mukt Bharat was Gandhiji&#39;s:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Look at what all you mocked- Swachh Bharat, Make in India, surgical strikes, Yoga Day. You are free to mock as you please but why are you blocking the bill for OBC Commission? Why are you blocking Triple Talaq Bill. Are you not sensitive to the aspirations of OBCs?: PM Modi <a href="https://t.co/rG169fwcdQ">pic.twitter.com/rG169fwcdQ</a></p>
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<p>Modi took on the Congress for their opposition to the triple talaq bill.</p>

<p>You say there will be no one to look after the family of a Muslim man who uses triple talaq to leave his wife and is then jailed, said Modi. But what happens when a Hindu man gets married for a second time is jailed?&nbsp;Who will look after his family? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi said the opposition was obsessed with him but that in in criticising him, they cross the line.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-takes-on-opposition-during-parliament-speech-highlights-32083" target="_blank">PM Modi takes on opposition during Parliament speech:</a> Top 20 highlights</p>

<p>Mock me, Modi said, mock the BJP -- but don&#39;t hurt India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;BJP ki burai karte karte aap Bharat ki burai karne lag jaate hain. Modi par hamla bolte bolte aap Hindustan par hamla bolne lag jaate hain,&quot; Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Congress culture to take credit, refuse responsibility</strong></p>

<p>It is the Congress&#39; culture to take credit, Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>​&quot;You complain that I don&#39;t give enough credit to your party and its legacy. Well, starting projects and then putting them on the backburner is your legacy and I give you credit for it,&quot; Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi&#39;s speech in the Rajya Sabha was interrupted by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We were waiting for the PM to make some serious response to the points raised by the opposition, he said nothing. Only Bhashan, no action, no vision so after 15 minutes TMC staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha while the PM was speaking : Derek O&#39;Brien, Trinamool Congress MP <a href="https://t.co/OAz2BbZuuL">pic.twitter.com/OAz2BbZuuL</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">बहुत लम्बी थी साहेब की बात<br />
सदन में दिन को बता दिया रात<br />
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अपनी नाकामियों पर डाले पर्दे<br />
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<p>A visibly-angry Modi&#39;s speech in the Lok Sabha had also been interrupted by the Opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Simulatenous elections</strong></p>

<p>Modi again brought up the idea of simulatenous general and state elections. &quot;Let us have a constructive discussion,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You said we are Name Changers and not Game Changers but if you notice our mode of operation and working pattern you will realise we are Aim Changers. We plan our action, set the road map so that we take the nation on the path to development: PM Modi <a href="https://t.co/SFyMzRmgee">pic.twitter.com/SFyMzRmgee</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have always said that for the nation&#39;s development so far, all the previous govt&#39;s have made a contribution: PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha <a href="https://t.co/p5wWy7dyCr">pic.twitter.com/p5wWy7dyCr</a></p>
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<p>He added that the Congress had ignored Sardar Patel&#39; for years, and had invoked his memory only for political gain.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>And he added that it was the BJP which first thought up the idea of Aadhaar. &quot;Congress keeps saying we brought Aadhaar. Let me remind them about a debate in the Rajya Sabha in 1998 and what LK Advani Ji said. It is in his speech that you will find the genesis of Aadhaar,&quot; he said.</p>


After having spoken in the Lok Sabha, Modi was speaking in the Rajya Sabha

In a second mammoth talk in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi continued his attack on the Congress. Modi, who had earlier spoken in the Lok Sabha for over two hours, spoke in the Rajya Sabha this time for over an hour. The first speech too had been vitriolic in content -- and was interrupted again -- with Modi saying it was not Nehru who had won India its independence (like the Congress likes to keep reminding us). This time Modi said the idea of a Congress-mukt Bharat was Gandhiji's: Aapko Gandhi Ji wala Bharat chahaiye mujhe bhi Gandhi Ji wala Bharat chahiye. Gandhi Ji ne kaha tha ab aazaadi mil gayi ab Congress ki zaroorat nahi hai: PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/Qw1jj8DY2P — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × Look at what all you mocked- Swachh Bharat, Make in India, surgical strikes, Yoga Day. You are free to mock as you please but why are you blocking the bill for OBC Commission? Why are you blocking Triple Talaq Bill. Are you not sensitive to the aspirations of OBCs?: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/rG169fwcdQ — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × Modi took on the Congress for their opposition to the triple talaq bill. You say there will be no one to look after the family of a Muslim man who uses triple talaq to leave his wife and is then jailed, said Modi. But what happens when a Hindu man gets married for a second time is jailed? Who will look after his family? Modi said the opposition was obsessed with him but that in in criticising him, they cross the line. PM Modi takes on opposition during Parliament speech: Top 20 highlights Mock me, Modi said, mock the BJP -- but don't hurt India. "BJP ki burai karte karte aap Bharat ki burai karne lag jaate hain. Modi par hamla bolte bolte aap Hindustan par hamla bolne lag jaate hain," Modi said. Congress culture to take credit, refuse responsibility It is the Congress' culture to take credit, Modi said. "You complain that I don't give enough credit to your party and its legacy. Well, starting projects and then putting them on the backburner is your legacy and I give you credit for it," Modi said. Modi's speech in the Rajya Sabha was interrupted by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury. Sabhapati Ji meri aapse vinti hai Renuka Ji ko kuch mat kahiye. Ramayan serial ke baad aisi hansi sunne ka saubhagya aaj jaake mila hai: PM Modi on Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury laughing during his speech in Rajya Sabha — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × We were waiting for the PM to make some serious response to the points raised by the opposition, he said nothing. Only Bhashan, no action, no vision so after 15 minutes TMC staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha while the PM was speaking : Derek O'Brien, Trinamool Congress MP pic.twitter.com/OAz2BbZuuL — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × बहुत लम्बी थी साहेब की बात सदन में दिन को बता दिया रात अपनी नाकामियों पर डाले पर्दे अफसोस भाषण से गायब थे देश के मुद्दे प्रधानमंत्रीजी चुप्पी कब तोड़ेंगे राफेल डील पर आखिर कब बोलेंगे?#PradhanMantriJawabDo — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 7, 2018 × A visibly-angry Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha had also been interrupted by the Opposition. Simulatenous elections Modi again brought up the idea of simulatenous general and state elections. "Let us have a constructive discussion," he said. You said we are Name Changers and not Game Changers but if you notice our mode of operation and working pattern you will realise we are Aim Changers. We plan our action, set the road map so that we take the nation on the path to development: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/SFyMzRmgee — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × I have always said that for the nation's development so far, all the previous govt's have made a contribution: PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/p5wWy7dyCr — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × He added that the Congress had ignored Sardar Patel' for years, and had invoked his memory only for political gain. And he added that it was the BJP which first thought up the idea of Aadhaar. "Congress keeps saying we brought Aadhaar. Let me remind them about a debate in the Rajya Sabha in 1998 and what LK Advani Ji said. It is in his speech that you will find the genesis of Aadhaar," he said.

Modi continues attack on opposition, says Congress-mukt Bharat was Gandhi's idea

Bharatiya Janata Party&#39;s Uttar Pradesh vice president Dayashankar Singh has been relieved of all responsibilities with immediate effect for derogatory statement against Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, said BJP UP president Keshav Prasad Maurya.<br />
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Singh stoked a major row by making derogatory remarks against BSP Chief Mayawati that drew severe condemnation from parties, while an embarrassed BJP expressed regret, but furore over the issue forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha for the day.<br />
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&quot;Mayawati is breaking the dream of Kanshi Ram into pieces. Mayawati is selling tickets like...,&quot; BJP Vice President Dayashankar Singh told reporters in Mau.<br />
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&quot;Mayawati gives tickets for Rs 1 crore and if there is someone who can give Rs 2 crore than she sells it for Rs 2 crore within an hour. If someone is ready to give Rs 3 crore by the evening, she gives the ticket to him,&quot; Singh alleged.<br />
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&quot;She is even worse than....The BSP workers, who are in BSP since Kanshi Ram&#39;s days are deserting the party,&quot; said Singh, who was in Mau for the first time after becoming party vice president to meet party workers this morning.<br />
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Singh&#39;s remarks drew severe flak from members in the Rajya Sabha, including women MPs, with Deputy Chairperson P J Kurien saying that the House wants the Government to ensure that stringent action is taken against the BJP leader, as per law, for his &quot;unforgivable&quot; comments.<br />
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There was all-round condemnation of Singh for his remarks by MPs, including Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam&#39;s Kanimozhi, Congress&#39; Kumari Selja and Renuka Chowdhury, TK Rangarajan of Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Satish Chandra Mishra of BSP and demands were made for action against him.<br />
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Leader of the House Arun Jaitley got up to offer regret on behalf of the party, and said the remarks were highly condemnable.<br />
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&quot;It is highly condemnable that a political leader uses such words against a prominent woman leader. I regret the use of such words and will ensure that the matter is taken up by the concerned. I personally express regret to Mayawatiji and we are with you on the issue of protecting dignity,&quot; Jaitley said.<br />
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A visibly agitated Mayawati, who was present in the House, thanked Jaitley and all other members for their condemnation of Singh&#39;s remarks, but demanded that BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah discuss the matter, expel Singh from the party and take action against him.<br />
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She said mere expression of regret will not suffice and added, &quot;His (Singh&#39;s) remarks apply for his sister and daughter and not for me. The whole country will not forgive BJP. People will come on the streets.&quot;<br />
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Mayawati said the remarks by the BJP leader reflected the &quot;capitalistic mindset&quot; and asserted that never in her political career had she used any derogatory or personal remarks against her adversaries or questioned their character, though there could be ideological differences.<br />
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The BSP chief said she represented the most oppressed and exploited people of the country and had dedicated her whole life to them. She said the BSP always collected funds from the poor to carry forward the movement started by Kanshi Ram so that it does not have to rely on capitalists.<br />
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&quot;On my birthday, I have told my supporters not to give me any expensive gifts like gold and jewellery, but make economic contributions to the party,&quot; she said.<br />
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Mayawati attacked the BJP, saying it was jittery, and its anti-dalit mindset has been exposed as it has still not sacked a minister who had compared dalits to dogs, an apparent reference to Minister of State V K Singh.&nbsp;As the uproar over the issue continued, the Deputy Chairperson adjourned the House till tomorrow.<br />
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BSP MP S C Mishra said that the party will carry forward the issue and take legal action against Singh for his utterances under the<br />
SC/ST Act, as they do not expect the government to take any action in this regard. &quot;We will drag him to court,&quot; he said outside Parliament.<br />
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Later in Ballia, Dayashankar Singh sought to do damage control saying it was a slip of tongue.<br />
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&quot;Mayawati is a big leader and came from a small family. I did not want to hurt anyone. I regret the slip of tongue. I never meant to hurt the dignity of anyone,&quot; he said.<br />
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Singh stoked a major row by making derogatory remarks against Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati that drew severe condemnation from parties

Bharatiya Janata Party's Uttar Pradesh vice president Dayashankar Singh has been relieved of all responsibilities with immediate effect for derogatory statement against Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, said BJP UP president Keshav Prasad Maurya. Singh stoked a major row by making derogatory remarks against BSP Chief Mayawati that drew severe condemnation from parties, while an embarrassed BJP expressed regret, but furore over the issue forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha for the day. "Mayawati is breaking the dream of Kanshi Ram into pieces. Mayawati is selling tickets like...," BJP Vice President Dayashankar Singh told reporters in Mau. "Mayawati gives tickets for Rs 1 crore and if there is someone who can give Rs 2 crore than she sells it for Rs 2 crore within an hour. If someone is ready to give Rs 3 crore by the evening, she gives the ticket to him," Singh alleged. "She is even worse than....The BSP workers, who are in BSP since Kanshi Ram's days are deserting the party," said Singh, who was in Mau for the first time after becoming party vice president to meet party workers this morning. Singh's remarks drew severe flak from members in the Rajya Sabha, including women MPs, with Deputy Chairperson P J Kurien saying that the House wants the Government to ensure that stringent action is taken against the BJP leader, as per law, for his "unforgivable" comments. There was all-round condemnation of Singh for his remarks by MPs, including Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Kanimozhi, Congress' Kumari Selja and Renuka Chowdhury, TK Rangarajan of Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Satish Chandra Mishra of BSP and demands were made for action against him. Leader of the House Arun Jaitley got up to offer regret on behalf of the party, and said the remarks were highly condemnable. "It is highly condemnable that a political leader uses such words against a prominent woman leader. I regret the use of such words and will ensure that the matter is taken up by the concerned. I personally express regret to Mayawatiji and we are with you on the issue of protecting dignity," Jaitley said. A visibly agitated Mayawati, who was present in the House, thanked Jaitley and all other members for their condemnation of Singh's remarks, but demanded that BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah discuss the matter, expel Singh from the party and take action against him. She said mere expression of regret will not suffice and added, "His (Singh's) remarks apply for his sister and daughter and not for me. The whole country will not forgive BJP. People will come on the streets." Mayawati said the remarks by the BJP leader reflected the "capitalistic mindset" and asserted that never in her political career had she used any derogatory or personal remarks against her adversaries or questioned their character, though there could be ideological differences. The BSP chief said she represented the most oppressed and exploited people of the country and had dedicated her whole life to them. She said the BSP always collected funds from the poor to carry forward the movement started by Kanshi Ram so that it does not have to rely on capitalists. "On my birthday, I have told my supporters not to give me any expensive gifts like gold and jewellery, but make economic contributions to the party," she said. Mayawati attacked the BJP, saying it was jittery, and its anti-dalit mindset has been exposed as it has still not sacked a minister who had compared dalits to dogs, an apparent reference to Minister of State V K Singh. As the uproar over the issue continued, the Deputy Chairperson adjourned the House till tomorrow. BSP MP S C Mishra said that the party will carry forward the issue and take legal action against Singh for his utterances under the SC/ST Act, as they do not expect the government to take any action in this regard. "We will drag him to court," he said outside Parliament. Later in Ballia, Dayashankar Singh sought to do damage control saying it was a slip of tongue. "Mayawati is a big leader and came from a small family. I did not want to hurt anyone. I regret the slip of tongue. I never meant to hurt the dignity of anyone," he said. (PTI)

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