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Jaya curses BJP with ‘bad days’ after objecting to ‘personal’ remarks

She lamented that at a time the country was facing several important issues, the House had allocated 3-4 hours for a debate on rectifying a “clerical error” in the bill

PTI New Delhi Published 21.12.21, 02:27 AM
Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha on Monday. PTI Photo

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, upset over alleged “personal” remarks made against her, on Monday lashed out at the ruling BJP in the Rajya Sabha with a “curse” that it would face bad days.

Participating in the debate on NDPS (Amendment) Bill, Jaya chose to raise the issue of the 12 suspended Opposition members and said Bhubaneswar Kalita, who was in the Chair, himself used to protest in the Well of the House. This evoked a sharp reaction from BJP members.

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Jaya lamented that at a time the country was facing several important issues, the House had allocated 3-4 hours for a debate on rectifying a “clerical error” in the bill. Amid the din, she alleged that personal remarks were made against her.

“How can they make personal remarks in the House.... Aap logon kay buraey din aayengay, I curse you,” she said. The remarks could not be heard in the din.

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