Two more Opposition members were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, as protests continued in both Houses of Parliament over last week’s security breach and demands for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Kerala Congress (Mani) member Thomas Chazhikadan and Communist Party of India (Marxist) member A.M. Ariff were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session that ends on Friday, taking the total number of suspensions in the Lower House to an unprecedented 97.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warned these two members and two others from the Janata Dal (United) – Vijay Kumar and Kavita Singh – to take their seats when they were protesting during the Question Hour. Mr. Birla then adjourned the House for about 30 minutes until noon; when it reconvened, the suspensions were announced.
