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Domestic parliamentary complaint

TMC MP Accused of Vaping in Lok Sabha

Analysis based on 20 articles · First reported Dec 11, 2025 · Last updated Dec 12, 2025

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This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a political incident concerning parliamentary decorum and adherence to national laws regarding banned substances.

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Event Summary

Anurag Thakur, a India — Bharatiya Janata Party MP, has accused an unnamed India — Trinamool Congress MP of repeatedly using an e-cigarette inside the India — Lok Sabha chamber. This action, according to Anurag Thakur, violates both parliamentary rules and the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019, which bans e-cigarettes across India. Anurag Thakur formally lodged a written complaint with India — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who has assured that strict action will be taken if the allegations are verified. The incident has caused disruptions and heightened political tensions within the India — Lok Sabha, with other India — Bharatiya Janata Party members and spokespersons, such as Shehzad Poonawalla and Pradeep Bhandari, supporting the demand for action. India — Trinamool Congress MPs Dola Sen and Kirti Azad have dismissed the allegations, demanding proof.

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Anurag Thakur
Anurag Thakur, a member of the India — Bharatiya Janata Party, initiated the complaint against a India — Trinamool Congress MP for allegedly using an e-cigarette in the India — Lok Sabha, leading to a parliamentary uproar and demands for action.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Lok Sabha
The India — Lok Sabha is the setting for the alleged e-cigarette use and the subsequent complaint, with its Speaker, Om Birla, assuring action if a formal complaint is lodged and verified.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Trinamool Congress
A India — Trinamool Congress MP is accused of using an e-cigarette in the India — Lok Sabha, leading to a formal complaint and calls for disciplinary action. India — Trinamool Congress MPs Dola Sen and Kirti Azad have dismissed the allegations.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Om Birla
Om Birla, the Speaker of the India — Lok Sabha, has assured that he will take action if a written complaint is filed and the allegations of e-cigarette use by a India — Trinamool Congress MP are verified.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Shehzad Poonawalla
Shehzad Poonawalla, a spokesperson for the India — Bharatiya Janata Party, publicly supported Anurag Thakur's complaint, emphasizing the nationwide ban on e-cigarettes and their prohibition in Parliament.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Dola Sen
Dola Sen, a India — Trinamool Congress MP, dismissed Anurag Thakur's allegations as 'unfortunate lies' inside Parliament.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Kirti Azad
Kirti Azad, a India — Trinamool Congress MP, challenged the India — Bharatiya Janata Party to provide proof with the MP's name for the allegations.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Pradeep Bhandari
Pradeep Bhandari, a India — Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson, took to X to demand punishment under the COTPA Act 2003 and criticized the silence of Congress leaders regarding the incident.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Bharatiya Janata Party
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India
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Relationships
Anurag Thakur related ↔ India
India — Lok Sabha related ↔ India — Trinamool Congress
India — Lok Sabha related ↔ Om Birla
India — Lok Sabha related ↔ India — Bharatiya Janata Party
India — Lok Sabha related ↔ India
India — Trinamool Congress related ↔ Om Birla
India — Trinamool Congress related ↔ India — Bharatiya Janata Party
India — Trinamool Congress related ↔ India
Om Birla related ↔ India — Bharatiya Janata Party
Om Birla related ↔ India
Shehzad Poonawalla related ↔ India — Bharatiya Janata Party
Shehzad Poonawalla related ↔ India
India — Bharatiya Janata Party related ↔ India
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