In a chaotic Rajasthan Assembly session, Minister Jogaram Patel sparked outrage after using “unparliamentary” language during a debate on flood crop damage. Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully condemned the remarks, leading to a defense from Patel, who expressed no intention to offend. Speaker Vasudev Devnani urged decorum as the session continued.
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed chaos on Monday after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel used “unparliamentary” language during a heated debate, prompting sharp reactions from the Opposition.
The incident occurred during the Question Hour, when Minister Otaram Dewasi was responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Chetan Patel regarding crop damage due to floods.
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully expressed dissatisfaction with the response, asking follow-up questions, which led to an intense exchange. When Mr. Jully demanded specific figures on damages in Sangod (Kota), Mr. Jogaram Patel stood up and used an abusive word, triggering strong objections from the Opposition.
As soon as the House resumed after lunch, Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra condemned the minister’s behavior.
“The House was in session. When the Leader of Opposition was speaking, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister objected. He not only objected but also abused. There can be nothing more unfortunate than this,”
Mr. Dotasra said.
He added,
“What can be more shameful than the Parliamentary Affairs Minister using abusive language? We come here for the issues of the common people, not to be abused.”
Responding to the allegations, Mr. Patel defended himself, saying his party always respects and honors members of the Assembly.
“We present our point effectively, we do not lack in this. There was no intention to hurt anyone’s dignity,”
he said.
He further clarified,
“I never had the intention to speak unparliamentary words in the House nor will I have in the future. If someone gets excited while speaking in the flow, there was no such intention. Therefore, it should be deleted, and such feelings will never be there towards any member in the future. I feel sorry for this.”
Mr. Dotasra insisted that if the remark was recorded, an apology should be made. He recalled past instances where Congress leaders had apologized for similar situations.
Mr. Patel responded,
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“I have not said this, and if I have, then I feel sorry. We do not remain adamant like you. We respect everyone.”
Speaker Vasudev Devnani intervened, urging all members to maintain decorum in the House.
“If something goes wrong, we should immediately take action. If something happens, then I think there is no harm in apologizing,”
he stated.
Following this, the House proceeded with the debate on the Governor’s address before adjourning till Wednesday
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