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Without naming the MLA, Speaker Mahana said that he has seen the MLA involved in the act through a video, but won’t name him to avoid public humiliation.
UP Speaker Satish Mahana (ANI)
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana on Tuesday called out an MLA for spitting pan masala inside Vidhan Sabha hall.
Addressing the members before the commencement of the House today, he took exception to a member spitting pan masala on the carpet at the entrance of the main hall of the assembly. Mahana said that he cleaned the area after receiving information about the incident
Without naming the MLA, he said that he has seen the MLA involved in the act through a video, but won’t name him to avoid public humiliation.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana says, “This morning I received information that in this hall of our Vidhan Sabha, some Member has spit after consuming pan masala. So, I came here and got it cleaned. I have seen the MLA in the video. But I do not want to… pic.twitter.com/znh8Oxyekp— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2025
“I am aware who the member is. The video is available. But I do not want to publicly take a name because I do not intend to insult anyone. The member who did it should come and meet me or I will be forced to summon him,” he said.
In a video, he was heard commenting that money should be taken from the member to change the carpet.
Mahana further asked all MLAs to prevent such practices and maintain the dignity of the House.
He said that 25 crore people in the state have reposed their respect and faith in the Assembly, adding it is their responsibility to maintain its dignity.
