Renuka Chowdhury’s Puppy Row Escalates as BJP Considers Privilege Action

Overview

• On Wednesday, Renuka Chowdhury replied to questions about likely privilege proceedings by mimicking a dog’s bark and said she would give a “befitting” reply if a motion is moved.
• BJP figures, including MP Jagdambika Pal and spokespersons Sambit Patra and Shehzad Poonawalla, condemned her conduct and remarks and signaled moves for formal redress.
• Chowdhury maintains she picked up the puppy after witnessing a scooter–car collision, brought it in her vehicle to Parliament, and had it sent home shortly after arrival.
• Security reportedly stopped the vehicle at the gate and the animal did not enter the buildings, with no public report of a security breach even as rules generally bar animals.
• Rahul Gandhi a day earlier downplayed the episode, questioning whether dogs are disallowed, as the Winter Session remained tense over protests tied to the electoral-roll SIR.