Somnath Chaterjee thinks that criticism of an MP is an attack on his freedom of expression, deserving of “action”
Speaker Somnath Chatterjee also made a strong plea to members to take their seats, saying, ”Parliament is in the position to take action if it found anyone showing disrespect to MPs and casting an aspersion on their freedom of expression”.
“If he (Sen) had said so, I will take action. I assure you no one can go scot free. Parliament of India is not powerless.”
Of course, Somnath feels chickens might commit mass suicide and sneakily contract bird flu if they learn that they are being compared to the glorious and “honorable” MPs of our country. Chicken-less diet is a strong deterrent to any kind of criticism.