July 25, 2017
Saugata Roy speaks on the issue of suspension of Congress MPs
FULL TRANSCRIPT
Today is a very important day in the country. The new President has taken oath. Your kindness is on test here. Mallikarjun Kharge has already said that you are a kind-hearted lady and it is your intention to run the House properly.
Nobody says that throwing papers at the Speaker is very approvable. You have taken action as per Rule 374 (A); there is a provision in this rule which mandates that even after MPs have been named and suspended for five days, the decision can be withdrawn at any time.
I appeal to you and request you to please reconsider your decision. These young people may have been carried away by emotion and done something. The House is with you, we want you to run the House.
I will also request Mr Ananth Kumar to come forward and move the Motion for revoking the suspension. We are celebrating the swearing-in of a new President; we must show that we are broad-hearted and have the power to accommodate, so that the House can henceforth run peacefully.
