New Delhi: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury entered the Parliament premises on Monday, the first day of the winter session, carrying a dog. BJP MPs have strongly protested the incident.
When Renuka Chowdhury was asked why she brought the dog to Parliament, she said, “The government doesn’t like animals. What’s the harm in that?” She said,
“It’s a small, harmless animal. Biters and stingers are in Parliament, not dogs.”
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal expressed displeasure over her move and said, “Renuka Chowdhury brought a dog to Parliament, this is wrong. Action should be taken against her. Privilege does not mean abuse.”
Congress MP said – what security concern
Regarding security concerns in Parliament, the Congress MP said, “What protocol? Is there any law in place? I was on my way. There was a collision between a scooter and a car. This little puppy came in front of it. It was roaming around on the road. I thought it would get hit by the wheels, so I picked it up, put it in the car, came to Parliament, and sent it back.”
He said, “The car is gone, so is the dog. So what’s the point of this discussion? The real perpetrators are sitting in Parliament. They run the government. There’s no objection to that. We’re taking care of a mute animal. That’s become a topic of discussion, and the government has nothing else to say.”
Violation of Parliament rules
Bringing pets into Parliament is considered a violation of the rules. According to parliamentary law, it is illegal under the Rules of Conduct and Practice in Parliament House Premises and the Lok Sabha Handbook for Members.
1. Parliament House Complex Conduct and Behavior Rules These rules state that only authorized persons, vehicles, and security-cleared materials may be allowed inside the Parliament House Complex. Pets are not permitted inside the complex. This rule is enforced by the Parliament Security Branch.
2. The Lok Sabha Handbook for Members clearly states that no object, creature, or material that would compromise the security or decorum of the House or Parliament House may be brought into the House. Pets fall into this category and are therefore not permitted.
Renuka is a Rajya Sabha MP from Telangana.
Renuka Chowdhury is a Rajya Sabha MP and was re-elected to the upper house from Telangana in 2024. She is a long-time senior Congress leader and has held several important portfolios. She served as Minister of State with independent charge for the Ministries of Women and Child Development and Tourism.
She previously served as Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. She began her political career with the Telugu Desam Party in 1984 and later joined the Congress party in 1998. She served as a two-time Lok Sabha MP and served on several parliamentary committees.
The winter session will run from December 1 to December 19.
The Winter Session of Parliament began on Monday. It will run from December 1st to December 19th. There will be 15 sittings over 19 days. Ten new bills, including the Atomic Energy Bill, are expected to be introduced during this period.