The Congress created ruckus in the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Thursday over reported statement of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Sadhvi Prachi on Mahatma Gandhi demanding action against the Sadhvi.
The Congress members entered the well of the House during the Zero Hour demanding action against the VHP leader for insulting Father of the Nation. Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey rejected their plea saying the members cannot raise the issue as they have not given any notice. “First give a notice then raise the issue in the House,” he said while persuading the leaders to go back to their seats.
Congress legislature party leader Pradeep Mathur said that the VHP leader was giving controversial statements almost everyday and no action has been taken against her till date. “The Government should immediately arrest the VHP leader for insulting Bapu. Insulting Bapu is like insulting the country,” he said.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mohammad Azam Khan too admitted that the matter was serious. It has become a fashion to issue statements against Mahatama Gandhi. This has become a tool to gain popularity. Who knew about her before she gave this statement,” he asked.