New Delhi, Dec 14: The government requested that the opposition refrain from politicising the Lok Sabha security breach incident on Thursday, claiming that a high-level investigation has been launched into the incident. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi stated in a statement shortly after the House met at 2:00 PM that “we all agree” that the regrettable incident on Wednesday was a serious one involving the safety and security of MPs. Joshi pointed out that after the incident, Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla met with floor leaders right away to hear their recommendations for bolstering Parliament security.He pointed out that the Speaker himself had said that more steps will be taken in the future to fortify Parliament security, and that some of the recommendations made by the MPs had already been put into practice. Joshi stated, “This is a matter that affects all of us, and we must speak with one voice.” The minister claimed that no one should be expected to engage in politics on such a serious national issue. Joshi also enumerated previous instances of security breaches in Parliament, pointing out that incidents like yelling slogans, tossing papers, and leaping from the gallery have occurred historically.The minister told the House that a high-level investigation has already started, as per the Speaker’s letter to the Home Secretary. Joshi added that some members have developed the habit of politicising every topic. He said, “I ask that they not make this a political issue.” On Wednesday, two individuals leaped from the visitors’ gallery into the Lok Sabha chamber, yelling slogans and releasing coloured smoke from canisters, which caused panic and mayhem in the House.Birla had commanded a high-level investigation into the event shortly after the security breech on Wednesday. In response to a request from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) ordered an investigation into the incident involving the security breach in Parliament on Wednesday. An MHA spokesperson stated that the inquiry committee, led by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Anish Dayal Singh, will investigate the security breach at Parliament and suggest appropriate measures. The committee will also include experts and members from other security agencies.
