CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday moved a resolution in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha against Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, seeking his suspension for the remainder of the ongoing session. The Minister called out the MLA for using derogatory language, defying the authority of the Chair, and deliberately disrupting parliamentary proceedings, resulting in the waste of valuable legislative time and undermining the dignity of the House.
Addressing the Assembly, AAP MLA and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that members had taken serious exception to the objectionable terms used by Sukhpal Singh Khaira. He emphasised that such derogatory rhetoric directly attacks the self-respect and dignity of Punjab’s working class, particularly members of the Scheduled Caste community.
Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised that Punjab’s labour force had played an indispensable role in driving Punjab’s progress and prosperity. He stated, “It is the duty of every citizen, and elected representatives in particular, to honour the hard work, integrity, and societal contributions of the working class.”
Harpal Singh Cheema proposed moving a condemnation motion against the Congress party over its stance. The resolution seeking Sukhpal Singh Khaira’s suspension for the remainder of the session was subsequently put to a vote and declared passed unanimously by the Speaker.
