Lok Sabha suspends TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee for using ‘unsavoury’ language against women MPs
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon session. The suspension follows his use of unsavoury language against women MPs during a heated exchange in the chamber.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing parliamentary decorum issues and political tensions within the Indian legislative body during a high-stakes session.
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the Monsoon session for using "unsavoury" language against women members after he had a heated exchange with NCPI members in the Lower House chamber.
As soon as the House assembled at 2 p.m. after the second adjournment of the day, Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was chairing the proceedings, referred to a complaint filed by members with the speaker against Mr. Banerjee and said his remarks had hurt the dignity of the House.
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He then asked Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to read out a resolution seeking the consent of the House to suspend Mr. Banerjee.
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