"It was not right. Because the Mahanadi and Polavaram issues are adversely affecting the interest of the state, somebody became sentimental and started sloganeering. We had no intention to disrespect the National Anthem. We appologise for what has happened," BJD spokesperson Sameer Das told reporters here.
Dash was referring to the Assembly incident where BJD MLAs led by Byamakesh Ray raised slogan against the Centre when the National Anthem was being played in the House. Ray was supported by some other members even though senior members prevented them from raising slogans while the anthem was on.
Mishar also expressed surprise as to how the Speaker allowed them to create pandemonium during recital of the National Anthem.
The Speaker should have at least issued warnings to the erring members, Mishra said.
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BJP member Pradip Purohit also condemned the conduct of ruling BJD MLAs in the House during recital of the National Anthem.
"Meanwhile, when the House reassembled after 3 PM, the ruling BJD members were again on their feet and raised Mahanadi and Polavarm issues forcing Speaker Niranjan Pujari to adjourn the House for the day for what had happened," said BJD spokesperson Sameer Das.
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