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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.
BJP MP Accuses Trinamool Lawmaker of Smoking E-cigarettes in Parliament Despite National Ban
Dec 11, 2025 03:00 pm CST
BJP MP Anurag Thakur has raised allegations against an unnamed Trinamool Congress lawmaker for smoking e-cigarettes in the Lok Sabha, violating both parliamentary rules and India's nationwide ban on electronic cigarettes. Speaker Om Birla promised to investigate the matter as the incident highlights enforcement challenges of India's 2019 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, which bans the manufacture, sale, and possession of vaping products.
India Emerges as Premier Global Investment Destination Under Modi Leadership, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Nov 04, 2025 10:51 am CST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlights India's transformation into a global investment hub at the Bharat Chamber of Commerce's 125th anniversary event, crediting the country's democratic strength, transparent governance, and infrastructure development for attracting entrepreneurs worldwide under PM Modi's leadership.
India's Tallest Ravana Effigy Face Mysteriously Survives Flames During Kota Dussehra Celebration
Oct 03, 2025 09:47 pm CST
During Kota's Dussehra festival, India's tallest Ravana effigy at 233 feet experienced a technical glitch when its face refused to burn despite the rest of the structure being engulfed in flames. Municipal fire brigade eventually intervened with a hydraulic crane to complete the ceremonial burning, concluding the traditional celebration that symbolizes good triumphing over evil.