Opposition tightens the screws on BJP MP Pratap Simha for Lok Sabha trespass
Opposition parties demanded stern action against the BJP MP, drawing parallels with the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra.
The opposition on Wednesday demanded stern action against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pratap Simha, this after reports of his office allegedly issuing visitors' passes to the accused who breached the security in the Lok Sabha emerged.
Opposition parties demanded expulsion of Simha, drawing parallels with the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra who lost her membership over her parliament login credentials being accessed by a businessman based in Dubai.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore shared a picture of Simha with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his X handle and questioned,"This Mr Pratap Simha BJP MP gave Pass to those who attacked Parliament. Will action be taken against the BJP MP who gave the Pass? When an MP lost her seat for a Password. Two rules for two MPs?"
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah demanded a fair investigation and detailed disclosure of the incident to the public.
"The attack on the Parliament building is shocking and disturbing and I condemn this act of violence. It is clear that this is a lapse in the security system. It is the duty of the Union Government, especially the Home Minister, to carry out a fair investigation and disclose the full details of the incident to the public," Siddaramaiah said on X.
