17 BJP MLAs suspended for ‘disrespecting dignity’ in Jharkhand assembly

On August 1, 18 BJP MLAs were suspended from the Jharkhand Assembly until 2 PM of August 2. This followed chaotic protests against the eviction of opposition MLAs and Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s refusal to address their queries. The Speaker called marshals to remove the suspended members, leading to claims of dictatorial governance by the opposition.