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A heated moment unfolded in the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha when Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan firmly directed Congress MLA Lakhpat Butola to take his seat, warning him against turning the House into a political battleground. She categorically stated that political speeches would not be allowed in the Assembly and asked him to restrain his behavior. Rising from her chair, the Speaker’s strong stance prompted Butola to finally sit down.
The situation escalated when Badrinath MLA Lakhpat Butola claimed that Pahadis were being insulted inside the Vidhan Sabha, which he found unacceptable. Expressing his outrage, he declared that he would rather leave the House than tolerate such disrespect. In an emotional reaction, he tore some papers and threw them on the floor, further intensifying the tense atmosphere.
The Speaker’s decisive intervention prevented the session from derailing into further chaos. Her firm handling of the situation underscored her commitment to maintaining decorum in the Assembly. Meanwhile, Butola’s actions sparked reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, with some supporting his sentiments and others criticizing his outburst. The incident added to the ongoing political drama in Uttarakhand’s legislative proceedings, highlighting the charged atmosphere within the House.
