SHILLONG:
A day after Gambegre legislator Saleng A Sangma was accused of using ‘unparliamentary words’ in the assembly, Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh has warned the MLA of stern action in case of further use of such words.
“I am taking strong exception of the action of the member (Saleng) and hence strong action will be taken by the House against the member on any further repetition of such action in the future. This is my ruling,” Lyngdoh said on September 13.
On September 12, the Speaker had ordered expunging of an unparliamentary word used by Saleng while participating on a short duration discussion related to the degradation of roads, traffic management and non-compliance of transport laws in the state – from the proceedings of the House.
Before pronouncing his ruling, Lyngdoh said this is not the only time that the member had used such unparliamentary language and he had to give a ruling for expunging from the proceedings of the House even on other occasions.
The Speaker reminded that the House has a rich tradition of conducting its businesses in a decent and dignified manner.
“Therefore, it is our responsibility to uphold this tradition and resist the use of any unparliamentary words or languages inside the house while participating in any debate or discussion,” he asserted.