**BJP Accuses Trinamool MP of E-Cigarette Use in Lok Sabha**
The BJP has raised concerns regarding a Trinamool Congress MP allegedly smoking an e-cigarette within the Lok Sabha premises. This accusation was brought to light by BJP MP Anurag Thakur during a session on Thursday, amidst ongoing heated discussions between the ruling party and the opposition.
Thakur, while addressing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, highlighted the seriousness of the matter without naming the specific Trinamool MP involved. He emphasized that e-cigarettes are prohibited in India and questioned whether the Speaker had permitted such behavior in the House. “This is for the House to know that e-cigarettes are banned in the country. I want to ask the Lok Sabha Speaker whether he has allowed smoking e-cigarettes in the House. A TMC MP has been smoking e-cigarettes for days inside the Lok Sabha,” Thakur stated.
In response, Speaker Om Birla firmly reiterated that there are no rules or precedents allowing any Member of Parliament to smoke within the House. He assured that if a clear report of such an incident is presented, appropriate action would be taken.
As the Winter Session of Parliament continues, this incident adds to the ongoing tensions between the government and opposition parties, highlighting the need for adherence to parliamentary decorum and regulations.
**FAQ**
*Q: Are e-cigarettes allowed in the Lok Sabha?*
A: No, e-cigarettes are banned in India, and smoking is not permitted within the Lok Sabha premises.
