Shimla: Expressing strong objection to the derogatory remarks made by Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jai Ram Thakur against him, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday warned him and other BJP leaders to exercise restraint and refrain from casting aspersions on the Speaker's chair. Gave.

Addressing media persons here, Pathania said, "The matters discussed in the House can be reviewed and raised in the House only and not in the public domain as it is contempt of the House and infringes his (the Speaker's) constitutional rights." Action is required under."

He said that BJP leaders should maintain the dignity of the House and their own dignity and in line with the constitutional rights of the Speaker, should refrain from commenting on the judgments and decisions given in the House, otherwise he would be bound to take action under the constitutional provisions. ,

"I have taken all decisions as per the rules and have accepted the resignations of three independent MLAs using my discretion and it is wrong to bring into the public domain the matters decided by the Speaker and decided by the court," he said.

Asked about the future of the nine BJP MLAs against whom a case is pending for committing hooliganism in the House and tearing papers by climbing on the Speaker's chair, Pathania said the proceedings were ongoing and the matter would be discussed in the House and appropriate action would be taken. Decision will be taken. Will be taken at the right time.

As commenting on the judgment of the court is contempt of court, adverse comment on the judgment or decision of the Speaker and the House amounts to contempt of the House and attracts action under constitutional provisions, he reiterated .