Jaya Bachchan gets into a clash with Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar: "you may be celebrity but...."

Veteran actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan found herself in a heated exchange with Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar during a recent Parliament session. The altercation, which quickly became a focal point of the day’s proceedings, highlighted the tension and decorum challenges that often arise in the upper house of Parliament.

The incident began when Jaya Bachchan, known for her assertive personality both on and off the screen, took the floor and introduced herself pointedly as "Jaya Amitabh Bachchan." This was likely a reference to a previous exchange with Mr. Dhankhar earlier in the week. However, the real spark flew when Ms. Bachchan critiqued Mr. Dhankhar's tone, stating, "I understand body language and expression... forgive me, but your tone is not acceptable."

Her remarks were met with a sharp response from the Chairperson, who firmly cut her off, insisting that she "take her seat." As the situation escalated, Mr. Dhankhar made it clear he would not tolerate what he perceived as disrespect, stating, "I don't want a schooling! You may be a celebrity, but you have to understand the decorum..."

This tense back-and-forth is not an unfamiliar scenario for Jaya Bachchan, who has been known to speak her mind in Parliament. Her forthrightness, coupled with her status as a four-time MP, has often made her a strong voice in the house, but also one prone to contentious exchanges.

Following this heated interaction, opposition MPs, including Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Trinamool Congress' Derek O'Brien, showed their solidarity with Ms. Bachchan by walking out of the session. The opposition later gathered outside Parliament to express their frustration, claiming that their voices were being systematically silenced during debates.

The incident has reignited conversations about respect, decorum, and the dynamics of power in Parliament, with many standing behind Ms. Bachchan, not just for her experience and stature, but for the principle of allowing all members to speak freely without undue interruption.

As this parliamentary drama continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the complex and often heated nature of political discourse, even among the most seasoned and celebrated members of the house.