parliamentary humor
Pakistan Parliament Speaker's Cash Discovery Leads to Multiple Claims from MPs
Dec 10, 2025 11:07 pm CST
In a humorous yet telling incident in Pakistan's National Assembly, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq found 50,000 PKR and asked members to claim it, resulting in more MPs raising hands than there were notes. The viral moment sparked online debate about parliamentary integrity before PTI's Muhammad Iqbal Afridi was identified as the rightful owner.
Kharge's "Chanakya" Moment: When Congress President's Parliamentary Quip Sparked Cross-Party Laughter
Dec 10, 2025 03:44 pm CST
During a parliamentary discussion on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge created a lighthearted moment by referring to his colleague Jairam Ramesh as "Chanakya" after Ramesh prompted him during his speech. The exchange, which drew laughter from both political sides, was quickly characterized by BJP as revealing an "internal fight" within Congress, while Kharge continued his spirited defense of Congress's historical connection to Vande Mataram and criticism of the government's attacks on Nehru's legacy.