‘If you try to destroy govt property…’: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warns Opposition MPs

Aug 18, 2025

New Delhi, August 18, 2025 (ANI): On protest by Opposition MPs over SIR and other issues, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “If you ask questions with the same force with which you are shouting slogans, it will be beneficial for the people of the country. The people have not sent you to destroy government property and I request you and warn you that no member has the privilege to destroy government property. If you try to destroy government property, I will have to take some decisive decisions and the people of the country will see you. Action has been taken against members for such incidents in many assemblies. I warn you again. Do not try to destroy government property. This is my request to you.” The proceedings of the House adjourned till 12:00 noon today.