Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) MLAs today created a ruckus in the Maharashtra Assembly after Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi took oath in Hindi .Soon after Azmi began taking oath in Hindi, the 13 member-strong MNS contingent rushed towards Azmi, snatching the mike placed for taking oath at the podium. MNS members shouted slogans, demanding that Azmi should take oath in Marathi. The House was adjourned for 30 minutes as the pandemonium continued and soon after that MNS MLA Ram Kadam slapped Azmi. Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Energy Minister Ajit Pawar tried to restore calm in the House.Mr. Ashok Chavan demanded the Speaker to take action against the MNS leaders who created ruckus in the State legislative assembly. Deputy CM Chagan Bhujbal also supported Chavan's remarks. Pro tem speaker Ganpatrao Deshmukh said that such acts in the house are condemnable.Prior to the assembly session began today MNS Chief Raj Thackeray had given letter to all the MLA's to take oath in Marathi only. Meanwhile the MNS has justified this incident in legislative assembly by saying that Azmi does not respect the sentiments of the people of Maharashtra. However assembly speaker has said that action will be taken later.
News On AIR | November 9, 2009 2:24 PM
Ruckus in M'rashtra assembly over oath taking language