Nothing objectionable if MP resigns and switches to other party: Naidu

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said there is nothing "objectionable" in a MP resigning and switching over to other party as it is permitted in a democracy, days after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh talked about "enforced migration" in the Upper House.

Naidu made the observation after BJP member Neeraj Shekhar had requested him to look into the comments made by Ramesh.

Shekhar, who recently joined the BJP from Samajwadi Party, objected to the remark.

During a special debate on 'The Role of Rajya Sabha in Indian Polity and The Way Forward' in the House on Monday, Ramesh had talked about "enforced migration" in the House. Though he did not name anyone.

"Let's not blame any individual as far as these issues are concerned. We must take it in a right spirit. Nothing objectionable if a member resigns. It is right royal way," Naidu said.

When he further said "Anybody wants to do it in future, I appreciate them," some Congress members were seen saying "come" here.

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