Tripura LoP accuses Parliamentary Affairs Minister of 'Racial' slur in Assembly, moves privilege motion

By : Web Desk: Agartala 25-03-2025 20:03 68 views

Tripura Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jitendra Chaudhury has filed a petition before the Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, seeking to move a Privilege Motion against Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Ratan Lal Nath, over allegedly making a derogatory and racist remark during the Budget discussion.

In his letter, Chaudhury, who is also the state secretary of the CPIM, cited Rule 173 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Tripura Legislative Assembly, asserting that the Minister’s comment—"Jiten Babu has demonstrated his tribe"—was offensive and racially charged.

“This remark is not only derogatory and abusive but also deeply racist towards me, my family, and my community. It constitutes a clear breach of privilege committed by Minister Ratan Lal Nath during my discussion on the 2025-26 Budget on March 24, 2025,” the letter stated.

Earlier in the day, CPIM staged a walkout from the Assembly in protest against the Minister’s alleged racial comment. The party has also demanded the immediate withdrawal of the remark.