TMC MP Draws Criticism for Mimicking Vice President in Front of Rahul Gandhi, Sparking Backlash Over Disrespect
• TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during an opposition protest, as Rahul Gandhi filmed the act. This drew criticism from Dhankhar, BJP leaders and others.
• Dhankhar condemned the act as "ridiculous", "shameful" and "unacceptable", expressing pain that a senior opposition leader mocked his position.
• The Jat community and its association also criticized the mimicry, stating they may reconsider Congress support in the upcoming elections.
• Suspended MP Banerjee depicted Dhankhar saying "My spine is so straight, I'm so tall" in his caricature during the opposition's mock parliament.
• The BJP slammed Banerjee and Rahul's actions as an example of why opposition MPs were suspended for unruly behavior and violating parliamentary rules.