April 6, 2022
Derek O’Brien raised R 238—proper context reqd for speaking on “conduct” of people of high authority
Sir, I do not like to disturb the Member because it breaks the flow. My point of order is under Rule 238. It is under Rule 238, page 84, sub-rule (v), which says, “Reflect upon the conduct of persons in high authority…”. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra is high authority. …(Interruptions)… Wait, let me finish. …(Interruptions)… Let me finish.
…(Interruptions)…Sir, …(Interruptions)… This is the problem. Sir, it is not whether good, bad, indifferent. I am
only sticking to the rules. I do not want to disturb the Member. Simple, if you mention, it has to be based on a
substantive motion drawn in proper terms.I am afraid, this is not drawn on proper terms; substantive motion. Why should I want to disturb you? If you are… The newspaper, you cannot show
