Constitution Clash in Parliament: MPs Debate Over 'Jai Samvidhan' Slogan

On a day that should have been a simple oath-taking ceremony, the Indian Parliament saw an unexpected debate about honoring the Constitution. The trouble started when Shashi Tharoor, a well-known Congress leader, took his oath as a Member of Parliament. 

Tharoor, holding a small copy of the Constitution, ended his oath by saying "Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan" (Long live India, Long live the Constitution). This didn't sit well with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Birla pointed out that Tharoor was already swearing by the Constitution, suggesting the extra words weren't needed. 

The situation heated up when Deepender Singh Hooda, another Congress MP, stood up to defend Tharoor. Hooda told the Speaker that there shouldn't be any problem with saying "Jai Samvidhan". But Speaker Birla wasn't happy with this advice. He told Hooda not to tell him what he should or shouldn't object to and asked him to sit down. 

The debate didn't end there. Later, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a top Congress leader, joined in. She posted a message online asking why "Jai Samvidhan" couldn't be said in Parliament. She pointed out that other slogans, even some that aren't very polite, are often allowed. Priyanka suggested that stopping people from praising the Constitution might be a sign of trying to weaken it. 

This incident has sparked a wider discussion about freedom of expression in Parliament and respect for the Constitution. Some people think it's important to be able to openly praise the Constitution, while others believe the formal oath is enough. 

The clash shows how even small words can cause big debates in politics. It also highlights the ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition in India's Parliament. As the new session continues, many are watching to see if this debate will lead to more discussions about how MPs can express their love for the country and its laws.