BJP's Amit Malviya Accuses Trinamool MP Kirti Azad of Vaping in Parliament: E-Cigarette Controversy Explained

Dec 17, 2025 07:56 pm CST

BJP leader Amit Malviya has shared video footage allegedly showing Trinamool MP Kirti Azad vaping inside Parliament, intensifying political tensions over alleged violations of India's strict e-cigarette ban. The controversy has drawn in Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and highlights broader political rivalries between BJP and Trinamool Congress ahead of upcoming elections, while raising questions about parliamentary decorum and privilege.