Kalyan Banerjee Mimics V-P Dhankhar Again, Says 'Will Keep Doing It'. BJP Says People Won't Forgive

Kalyan Banerjee of the TMC has yet again mimicked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and said he would continue to do so.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee again mimicked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, days after a similar act led to a massive showdown between the BJP and the opposition during the winter session of Parliament. This time, Banerjee mimicked Dhankhar in West Bengal where he called it an "art perform", adding that he will continue to do so as he has all the fundamental rights to express his vie,s.

During the recently concluded winter session, 146 MPs were suspended from both Houses due to indecent behaviour. Kalyan Banerjee was also among the suspended MPs. They held a protest at the Makar Gate of the Parliament complex on December 19. Kalyan Banerjee was seen imitating the Vice President during the protest and at the same time, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen making a video of Kalyan Banerjee on his mobile phone.

"I will keep doing the mimicry. It is an art form. If needed, I will do it a thousand times. I have all the fundamental rights to express my views. You can put me in jail. I will not step back," India Today quoted Banerjee as saying in the viral video, reported Hindustan Times.

 

BJP Reacts To Banerjee's Comment

The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) said no one is jailed for being uncultured but in the court of the people, the party and 'ghamandiya' alliance will be punished.

"No one is jailed for being uncultured. Backed by Mamata Banerjee, arrogance is at its peak in TMC. If they will mock a constitutional post, if they will mock a farmer's son, if they will mock someone coming from a backward caste, they will not be jailed but the people will never forgive them... This 'ghamandiya' alliance can't accept the popularity of the Modi government." Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

What Dhankhar Said On Mimicry

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that he will not tolerate any insult to Parliament or the position of vice president, while also expressing his deep anguish at TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's impersonation of him. The chairman of the Rajya Sabha said the act of mimicking him and its videography was an "insult" to the honour of the vice presidency, farmers, and his own community.

Dhankhar expressed his anguish over the incident and asked the Congress party, including Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, to reflect on it when the House reconvened at 11.45 am after the third adjournment. "I'm not bothered if someone insults Jagdeep Dhankhar, but I can't stand it if I can't defend the honour of my position. It is my duty to protect the House's honour," Dhankhar stated.