Avoid Jai Hind, Vande Mataram slogans, Chairs ruling cant be criticised: Rajya Sabha to MPs
Lawmakers have also been asked to avoid personal reference, unless it is necessary for the purpose of the debate, by way of imputation of motive to or questioning the bonafides of any Member. The bulletin also said that words containing "insinuations, offensive and unparliamentary expressions should be scrupulously avoided".
New Delhi: As Winter Session of Parliament is nearing, a Rajya Sabha bulletin advised MPs to avoid using certain words during its proceedings. The bulletin issued by the Rajya Sabha on Monday clearly stated that the members of Parliament should avoid concluding their speeches with phrases like "Thanks," "Thank You," "Jai Hind," and "Vande Mataram".
"The decorum and the seriousness of the proceedings of the House require that there should be no "Thanks”, "Thank You”, "Jai Hind”, "Vande Mataram” or any other slogans raised in the House," the bulletin said, citing Parliamentary Customs and Conventions.
The Rajya Sabha bulletin stated that tradition in both Houses of Parliament does not permit such slogans, and therefore, they should be avoided.
'Rulings given by Chair should not be criticised'
It further stated that the rulings given by the Chair should not be criticised directly or indirectly inside or outside the House. "Rulings are given by the Chair according to precedents of the House and where there is no precedent, the usual parliamentary practice is followed," it added.
The bulletin also asked MPs to refrain from giving reference to officers of either House in debates, saying it is "improper" practice. The MPs have also been reminded that producing exhibits on the floor of the House is not in order.
Avoid words containing offensive expressions
Lawmakers have also been asked to avoid personal reference, unless it is necessary for the purpose of the debate, by way of imputation of motive to or questioning the bonafides of any Member. The bulletin also said that words containing "insinuations, offensive and unparliamentary expressions should be scrupulously avoided".
The bulletin further said that it is considered breach of trust if a member criticises another member and then be absent when the latter is replying.
"When any Member offers a criticism of another Member or a Minister, the latter is entitled to expect that the critic should be present in the House to hear his reply. To be absent when the latter is replying, is a breach of parliamentary etiquette," it said.
The Winter Session of Parliament is slated to begin on December 1 and run till December 19. The new Vice President, CP Randhakrinana, will be presiding over the Rajya Sabha for the first time. Rajya Sabha witnessed high-voltage drama over the past two years as Opposition and former vice president Jagdeep Dhankar sparred over several issues that had led to multiple disruptions. The Opposition had also submitted impeachment notice against Dhankar which was rejected.