Parliament Session: The first parliamentary session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on June 24, 2024. Newly elected MPs took their oaths on June 24 and 25, creating quite a stir. Here are five significant oath-taking moments that sparked much discussion.
Asaduddin Owaisi’s Controversial Oath
Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP, took his oath on June 25. He ended with “Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine.” The “Jai Palestine” part caused controversy. Owaisi defended himself, saying, “If this is wrong, show me the provision in the Constitution that prohibits it.”
Constitution in Hand During Oath
Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, took their oaths holding a copy of the Indian Constitution. Gandhi concluded his oath with “Jai Constitution,” which highlighted his commitment to constitutional values.
“Jai Hindu Rashtra, Jai Bharat” Slogan
Chatrapal Singh Gangwar, the new MP from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, added a unique touch to his oath. After the formal oath, he raised the slogan “Jai Hindu Rashtra, Jai Bharat” (Long live Hindu nation, Long live India), sparking a debate on its appropriateness.
Oath in Sanskrit by Bansuri Swaraj
Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and a first-time MP from New Delhi, took her oath in Sanskrit. This choice echoed her mother’s style, as Sushma Swaraj also took her oath in Sanskrit during the 16th Lok Sabha.
Pappu Yadav’s ReNEET T-shirt
Pappu Yadav, an independent MP from Purnea in Bihar, made a statement with his choice of clothes. He completed his oath by declaring, “Re-NEET, special status for Bihar, Seemanchal Zindabad, Manavtavaad Zindabad, Bhim Zindabad, Samvidhan Zindabad,” while sporting a t-shirt with the words “ReNEET” on it.
These diverse oath-taking styles and statements have led to debates about their appropriateness in official parliamentary proceedings.
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