The Lok Sabha suspends Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee for using remarks described as “unsavoury” against women members of Parliament. According to reporting, the action follows a complaint submitted by members to the Speaker after Banerjee made the alleged comments during a heated exchange in the House. When the Lok Sabha reconvenes at 2 p.m. after its second adjournment, the presiding officer, Krishna Prasad Tenneti, refers to the complaint and states that Banerjee’s remarks hurt the dignity of the House. The government side then moves a resolution to suspend him. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduces the resolution, and it is adopted by the House. Reporting also includes statements from ministers defending the decision, saying MPs must uphold the dignity of Parliament. TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh reacts by saying the suspension is justified. Separate coverage notes that earlier in the day Banerjee was involved in other sharp criticism of the government and linked his comments to broader political disputes, but the suspension decision is tied to the remarks against women MPs.
Lok Sabha suspends TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for remarks against women MPs
The Lok Sabha suspends Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee for using remarks described as “unsavoury” against women members of Parliament. According to reporting, the action follows a complain...
- The Lok Sabha suspends TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for remarks against women members.
- The suspension is for the remainder of the Monsoon Session.
- The presiding officer cites a complaint submitted to the Speaker and says the remarks hurt the dignity of the House.
- Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves a resolution to suspend Banerjee, which is adopted.
- The government side defends the decision as necessary to maintain Parliament’s dignity.
As soon as the House assembled at 2 p.m. after the second adjournment of the day, Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was chairing the proceedings, referred to a complaint filed by members with the speaker against Mr. Banerjee and said his remarks had hurt the dignity of the House.
3 hours agoThe Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the Monsoon Session over alleged "unsavoury" remarks directed at women members following a heated exchange in the House.The action came soon after the Lower House reconvened at 2 pm following its second adjournment of the day. Presiding officer Krishna Prasad Tenneti referred to a complaint submitted by members to the Speaker, stating that Banerjee's remarks had hurt the dignity of the House.VIDEO | Delhi: The Lok Sabha suspended the TMC's Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the Monsoon session for using "unsavoury" language against women members after he had a heated exchange with NCPI members in the Lower House chamber.As soon as the House assembled at 2 pm… pic.twitter.com/GoTaNX068Y— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026 VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: "Suspending Kalyan Banerjee for the entire Monsoon Session is absolutely justified," says rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh after the TMC MP was suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session over his remarks against a woman MP.… pic.twitter.com/9odd2I8Fu4— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026 Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal then moved a resolution seeking the House's approval to suspend the TMC MP, which was subsequently adopted.Reacting to the development, TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh said the suspension was "absolutely justified."Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat defended the decision, saying every Member of Parliament had a responsibility to uphold the dignity of Parliament.#WATCH | Delhi: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee says, "When our children and students fight on streets, we are their representatives. Who will fight for them if not us? We will continue to fight. We will fight everywhere. Dharmendra Pradhan will have to resign. This is a Govt of thieves.… pic.twitter.com/t7ohyBEraH— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2026 "It is the duty of every Member of Parliament to uphold the dignity of Parliament. The way they conducted themselves, behaved, and made objectionable remarks against women MPs, action should certainly be taken. Such action is necessary to maintain the dignity of Parliament," Shekhawat told reporters.Earlier in the day, Banerjee had launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, backing the agitation and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.West Bengal Politics: 'If They Are Taken Back, I Will Leave The Party,' Says TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee"When our children and students fight on streets, we are their representatives. Who will fight for them if not us? We will continue to fight. We will fight everywhere. Dharmendra Pradhan will have to resign," Banerjee said.Escalating his criticism, the TMC MP accused the government of corruption and alleged question paper leaks, calling it a "government of thieves" and "a government of dacoits".
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