Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday after BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged that a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP was using an e-cigarette inside the House, despite a nationwide ban on such devices.
Thakur Questions: “Is E-Cigarette Use Allowed in the House?”
Raising the matter during Question Hour, Thakur asked Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla whether he had granted permission for e-cigarette use in Parliament.
The Speaker responded firmly, saying:
“No. No member is permitted to use an e-cigarette inside the House.”
Thakur then claimed that certain TMC MPs were using the device during proceedings. Although he did not name anyone, he urged the Speaker to take strict action.
Noise and Protests in the House
Following the allegation, the Opposition benches erupted, leading to loud protests.
Speaker Birla reminded members that rules apply equally to all MPs and said that any formal, written complaint would be examined.
He reiterated that the dignity and decorum of the House must be upheld and that all MPs are responsible for maintaining order.
What Are E-Cigarettes?
E-cigarettes, or vapes, are electronic devices that simulate smoking by heating a liquid containing nicotine and producing vapor instead of smoke. They typically contain:
- A battery
- An atomizer
- A cartridge or tank filled with nicotine-based liquid
The practice is commonly known as “vaping.”
E-Cigarettes Are Completely Banned in India
The Government of India enacted a law in September 2019 prohibiting the production, sale, import, export, distribution, storage, and advertisement of e-cigarettes.
The ban was introduced to curb the rising use of vaping products among youth and to address associated health risks.
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