Uttar Pradesh Assembly Bans Pan Masala and Gutkha After Spitting Incident

Speaker Satish Mahana announces immediate ban and ₹1,000 fine following an MLA spitting on the assembly carpet.

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has banned the consumption of pan masala and gutkha within the Vidhan Sabha premises.
The decision follows an incident where an MLA was caught on video spitting pan masala on the assembly carpet during the budget session.
Violators of the ban, including MLAs, employees, and officials, will face a ₹1,000 fine and further action as per rules.
Speaker Mahana personally oversaw the cleaning of the area and refrained from naming the MLA to avoid public humiliation.
Mahana emphasized the importance of maintaining the assembly's dignity and urged members to discourage such behavior among their colleagues.