In a recent development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his disappointment over the mimicry incident to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar, who is also the Vice President of India, revealed that he received a phone call from the Prime Minister regarding the incident. Dhankhar shared his sorrow over the disrespectful behavior of some honorable Members of Parliament within the sacred Parliament complex. He further stated that he himself has been subjected to such insults for the past twenty years, but it was unfortunate that it occurred to a Constitutional office like the Vice President within the Parliament premises.
The mimicry incident occurred during the opposition’s protest on the stairs of Parliament, where Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Dhankhar. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen recording the performance, which targeted Dhankhar’s farmer and Jat backgrounds. Dhankhar expressed his hurt over this incident. However, Gandhi declined to comment on the matter.
President of India, Droupadi Murmu, also criticized the opposition for the mockery of Jagdeep Dhankhar. She expressed her dismay at the humiliation faced by the Vice President within the Parliament complex. Murmu emphasized that while elected representatives should have the freedom to express themselves, it should be done with dignity and courtesy.
Meanwhile, expelled Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra from the Trinamool Congress took a dig at Jagdeep Dhankhar over the mimicry incident. Moitra strongly reacted to Dhankhar’s displeasure, stating that he believes only he has the right to mock his own position, which is unacceptable.
This incident has generated significant attention and debate within the political sphere.,
In a recent incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to express his concern over a mimicry act performed by Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu. PM Modi referred to the event as “unfortunate” and emphasized the need for maintaining dignity and decorum in public forums. The mimicry act by the Chairman has sparked a debate on the appropriateness of such gestures in parliamentary settings. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the sanctity of democratic institutions and fostering a respectful environment for political discourse.
