Jaya Bachchan Slams BJP MPs’ Injury Claims, Calls It 'Drama' Worth an Award

BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were reportedly injured in a heated conflict between members of the NDA and INDIA bloc at the Parliament on Thursday. The struggle which happened during ongoing protests, resulted in chaos within the premises.

Jaya Bachchan Criticises the Behaviour of BJP MPs

Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan responded to the situation calling the injury claims "theatrical." “I have never seen in my career as an actor a better performer than BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput, and S Phangnon Konyak,” she commented. Her comments suggested that the that the incident was overplayed by the BJP MPs.

Calls for an 'Award' for Performance

Bachchan’s criticism didn’t stop there. She sarcastically suggested that the injured MPs should be honoured for their performance. “They should be given an award,” she remarked, adding fuel to the ongoing political debate. The statement drew mixed reactions, with supporters of the INDIA bloc applauding her sharp critique and BJP members calling it insensitive.

BJP Defends Its MPs

BJP leaders defended their injured colleagues, emphasizing that the scuffle was unprovoked and resulted in genuine harm. They labelled Bachchan’s remarks as dismissive of the gravity of the situation. Party spokespersons urged members of Parliament to maintain decorum and focus on legislative responsibilities.

INDIA Bloc Stands by Jaya Bachchan

The INDIA bloc members supported Jaya Bachchan, agreeing that the BJP often dramatizes incidents to gain political points. They reaffirmed that the ruling alliance had provoked the conflict. Leaders from the Opposition demanded a thorough investigation into the event in order to establish responsibility.

Wider Implications of the Scuffle

The altercation has underscored the growing tension between the two alliances in Parliament. Political analysts fear that such incidents take attention away from important national issues. Calls for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future have been made by members of both sides.