https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35362 A state minister's derogatory 'Pahadi' versus 'Desi' remark in the Assembly was widely condemned as inappropriate political conduct; the minister apologised and was reprimanded by party leaders who summoned him to instruct restraint and proper language. Public protests and demands for his removal followed. A senior party leader called for central cognisance and cited earlier censures of inappropriate comments. The Speaker's refusal to allow debate on the issue was highlighted as a contested procedural response, and commentators stressed cultural sensitivity and expected standards of public conduct. en-us Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:31:04 +0530 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:31:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35362 A state minister's derogatory 'Pahadi' versus 'Desi' remark in the Assembly was widely condemned as inappropriate political conduct; the minister apologised and was reprimanded by party leaders who summoned him to instruct restraint and proper language. Public protests and demands for his removal followed. A senior party leader called for central cognisance and cited earlier censures of inappropriate comments. The Speaker's refusal to allow debate on the issue was highlighted as a contested procedural response, and commentators stressed cultural sensitivity and expected standards of public conduct. News - Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:31:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35362