Suspension of TMC Legislators Highlights Parliamentary Conduct Issues
Recent events in the West Bengal Assembly and Lok Sabha have led to the suspension of TMC legislators Kunal Ghosh and Kalyan Banerjee due to allegations of misconduct. Ghosh was removed for interrupting a budget discussion, while Banerjee faced accusations of inappropriate behavior towards female MPs. These incidents have sparked discussions about the standards of conduct expected from parliamentarians. The actions taken by the Speaker and other officials reflect a growing concern over maintaining decorum in legislative proceedings. Read on to discover more about these developments and their implications for the TMC party.
Jul 22, 2026, 18:08 IST
TMC Legislator Kunal Ghosh Suspended from Assembly
The West Bengal Assembly witnessed a significant incident when TMC legislator Kunal Ghosh was suspended for a day after he interrupted the discussion on the Home and Hill Affairs budget. Following the Speaker's directive, marshals forcibly removed Ghosh from the chamber. Minister Tapas Roy proposed the suspension to the Speaker, while Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned Ghosh's behavior, stating that such conduct is unacceptable. Adhikari emphasized that even as opposition members, they have responsibilities to uphold. He noted that Akhruzzaman, the rebel TMC chief whip, is a senior legislator with a legacy of public service from his father, who also served as an MLA.
Kalyan Banerjee Faces Suspension in Lok Sabha
In another development, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal proposed the suspension of TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the current Monsoon session in the Lok Sabha. This proposal arose following allegations of inappropriate behavior and the use of offensive language towards female MPs. The motion was introduced after TDP MP K.P. Teneti informed the House that the Speaker had received a written complaint regarding Banerjee's alleged misconduct. Subsequently, the House approved the proposal.
Allegations Against Banerjee
The complaint against Banerjee accused him of unprecedented behavior during parliamentary proceedings, including verbal abuse directed at NCP leaders and Minister Bhupendra Yadav in a derogatory manner. Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar supported Banerjee's suspension, asserting that he had repeatedly targeted women with offensive language.