Renuka Chowdhury brings dog to Parliament, BJP sniffs 'drama': 'Ones who bite are inside’ | Watch

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury triggered a political storm on Monday after arriving at Parliament with a dog, prompting sharp criticism from BJP members on the first day of the Winter Session. The incident unfolded amid Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Explaining what happened, Chowdhury said she had rescued the puppy moments earlier after witnessing a scooter collide with a car. “This little puppy was wandering on the road. I thought it would get hit. So I picked it up, put it in the car, came to Parliament, and sent it back. The car left, and so did the dog. So what's the point of this discussion?” she said.

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The Congress MP added that the controversy was misplaced. “The real ones who bite are sitting in Parliament. They run the government. We take care of a mute animal, and this has become a big issue. Does the government have nothing else to do?” she said.

Asked about the objections raised by the BJP, she responded, “The government doesn’t like animals. What’s the harm if a small, harmless animal comes inside? It is not aggressive.”

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal demanded action, saying the act violated parliamentary decorum. “Having certain parliamentary privileges does not mean they can be misused,” he said.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla later released a video calling for an apology. “Renuka Chowdhury has insulted the Parliament and MPs. She brings a dog, and then says that those who bite are inside. This is the true face of the Congress,” he alleged, accusing her of repeatedly disrespecting constitutional institutions.

However, Parliament security sources said no rules had been breached. “It was not a violation of SOPs. The protocol is to ensure no unauthorised person gets out of the car,” they clarified.

Inside the House, tensions were already high as Opposition parties pressed for a discussion on the SIR exercise. After tributes and brief statements, Speaker Om Birla urged MPs to maintain decorum. “This is not a place for sloganeering and showing placards,” he said, stressing the need for debate and cooperation.

Despite his appeal, Opposition protests continued, leading to an adjournment till noon. The dispute over electoral rolls had disrupted proceedings in the previous session as well, making Monday’s confrontation a continuation of the ongoing standoff.