E-cigarette cloud over Lok Sabha

After BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused a Trinamool Congress member of smoking an e-cigarette in the Lok Sabha, the BJP alleged that the lawmaker has set a new record of lowering the dignity of Parliament with his conduct.

During the Question Hour, Thakur asked the Lok Sabha Speaker if e-cigarettes, which are banned in the country, have been allowed in the House, alleging, “The TMC member has been constantly smoking in the House for the past several days.” Thakur, however, did not name the TMC MP. Amid uproar, Birla urged the members to maintain the dignity of the House and said he would take action if a written complaint was lodged.