Who Is the SP MLA Who Said ‘Jinnah Sahib’? BJP Alleges Breach of Assembly Decorum
A political controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Manoj Paras referred to Mohammad Ali Jinnah as ‘Jinnah Sahib’ during a discussion in the state Assembly. The remark, made during the ongoing winter session, has drawn sharp criticism from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has accused the SP legislator of undermining the dignity of the House and demanded strict action.
What Sparked the Controversy
During a debate related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, Manoj Paras argued that a large number of Muslims did not migrate to Pakistan at the time of Partition despite Jinnah’s call. In this context, he used the term “Jinnah Sahib,” which immediately triggered uproar in the Assembly.
The BJP strongly objected to the refe...









