The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition disrupted the proceedings in the Assembly on Wednesday demanding the resignation of Culture and Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian over his allegedly disparaging comments about the Constitution.
The Opposition protest erupted when Speaker M.B. Rajesh stepped up to the rostrum, signalling the start of Question Hour. The UDF legislators flourished copies of the Constitution's Preamble and raised placards condemning Mr. Cherian's statement.
They accused Mr. Cherian of publicly disavowing his ministerial oath of office. Opposition lawmakers said Mr. Cherian had lost the right to continue in office. The treasury benches rose in support of Mr. Cherian. The UDF legislators trooped into the well of the House and mobbed the Speaker's dais.
