NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, a total of 80 Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Monday for disrupting parliamentary proceedings and causing uproar over a recent security breach incident. This is one of the largest mass suspensions in parliamentary history, with 33 members from the Lok Sabha and 45 members from the Rajya Sabha facing suspension.

The action was taken against those MPs who displayed placards, raised slogans, and disrupted proceedings in both houses of Parliament. Among the suspended members in the Lok Sabha were leader of the Congress party, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, T R Baalu, and Sougata Ray. In the Rajya Sabha, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala, and KC Venugopal were among those suspended.

The suspension of 64 MPs, for the remainder of the winter session which concludes on December 22, was immediate. However, a report from the Privileges Committee will determine the fate of the remaining MPs, who have been suspended pending the committee's findings.

Pralhad Joshi, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, moved a motion regarding the suspension, emphasizing the need for maintaining decorum and smooth functioning of the parliamentary sessions. The suspension was deemed necessary due to the disruptive conduct exhibited by the MPs during the debates, overshadowing the important matters being discussed.

Speaking on the matter, Piyush Goyal, the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, criticized the Congress party and its allies for their behavior, stating that they had "insulted" the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairperson with their conduct.

The suspension of such a large number of MPs highlights the rising discontent and acrimony within the parliamentary sessions. The disruption caused by these suspended members has hindered the progress of crucial debates and decision-making processes. It remains to be seen how the Privileges Committee's report will impact the suspended members and whether the action taken will serve as a deterrent for future disruptions in Parliament.

The Winter Session, already marked by heated debates and confrontations, will now proceed with a significantly reduced number of members, raising concerns about the effectiveness and productivity of the remaining sessions. As the suspended MPs await the outcome of the Privileges Committee's report, Parliament will need to address the growing challenges of maintaining order and facilitating constructive discussions on important national issues.