UP Assembly Speaker Addresses Paan Masala Incident

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-04T14:17:29.666943+05:30

- Today, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana confirmed that an MLA consumed paan masala and spat in the assembly hall. - Despite viewing the video, Mahana chose not to disclose the MLA's name to avoid public embarrassment. - The Speaker emphasized the collective responsibility of keeping the Assembly clean. - Mahana personally ensured the area was cleaned before the session began. - He urged members to discourage such actions in the future. Source: [moneycontrol.com](https://www.moneycontrol.com/city/up-mla-spits-paan-masala-in-assembly-speaker-confirms-video-proof-but-says-won-t-insult-him-article-12955731.html)

Today, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana confirmed that an MLA consumed paan masala and spat in the assembly hall.
Despite viewing the video, Mahana chose not to disclose the MLA's name to avoid public embarrassment.
The Speaker emphasized the collective responsibility of keeping the Assembly clean.
Mahana personally ensured the area was cleaned before the session began.
He urged members to discourage such actions in the future.

Source: moneycontrol.com