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Madhya Pradesh Assembly Session Abandoned as 14 MLAs Choose Weddings Over Legislative Duties
Dec 06, 2025 09:57 pm CST
In an unprecedented turn of events, Madhya Pradesh's Winter Assembly Session ended prematurely when 14 MLAs from across political parties skipped proceedings to attend weddings. Despite ministers and officials being present and prepared, Question Hour collapsed as legislators prioritized social obligations over their parliamentary responsibilities, prompting debate about elected representatives' priorities during India's peak wedding season.
Wedding Season Causes Mass Absenteeism in Madhya Pradesh Assembly: MLAs Prioritize Constituency Events
Dec 05, 2025 10:15 pm CST
Over a dozen Madhya Pradesh MLAs missed the assembly's Question Hour despite scheduled queries, with Legislative Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya attributing absences to wedding season commitments in constituencies. This unusual attendance gap has prompted suggestions to consider wedding seasons when planning future assembly calendars.